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Whether you are an adult learner, student or casual enthusiast, you can enjoy a programme of free talks, lectures and study days on a range of subjects throughout the year at National Museums Liverpool. These include:
The upcoming programme is listed below. Most events are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. However, where indicated visitors will need to either collect a free ticket or ring to book a place in advance.
Curator Dr Alan Scarth gives an illustrated talk about his new book 'Titanic and Liverpool', which will be published soon.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 2pm - Saturday 21 November 2009
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Our resident demonstrator reveals the facts and myths surrounding the sinking of the world famous Titanic.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm - Saturday 21 November 2009 | Show all dates (5 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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This talk explores some of the paintings, prints and drawings on display as well as revealing the interesting lives of the women who made them. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Thursday 26 November 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Are you smart enough to take the six-knot challenge? Find out with our nautical craftsman and expert knot-tyer Dave Walker.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Saturday 28 November 2009 | Show all dates (2 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Ever wonder what a Fid is or why a ship is a she? All will be revealed in this fascinating hands-on session.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Sunday 29 November 2009 | Show all dates (3 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Step back in time and meet William Hollbeck, bosun aboard the Shackamaxon, as he gets ready to sail to New York.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm, at intervals - Sunday 29 November 2009
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Discover the skill of woodcarving with our nautical craftsman.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm, at intervals - Sunday 29 November 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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This month we focus on 'Portrait of an Elderly Woman' by the extraordinary artist Sarah Biffin. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Monday 30 November 2009
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you all about the age-old battle between smugglers and customs men.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
The performances on 17 January 2010 will be British Sign Language interpreted.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Next date : 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Sunday 6 December 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Seized! gallery, basement
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Discover the stories behind the 18 human mummies in our collection. Free entry. Collect tickets from the information desk on the day.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 12.30pm - Tuesday 8 December 2009
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
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In an entertaining, informed, and anecdotal style; expert local historian, author and broadcaster (and passionate Scouser) Ken Pye, uses Ben Johnson’s 'Liverpool Cityscape' to discover how Liverpool came to exist through the good times and the bad! Collect you FREE ticket from the Walker welcome desk or call 0151 478 4178.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1 - 2pm - Tuesday 8 December 2009
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Join Jane Duffy, Head of the Lady Lever Art Gallery, and find out more about our exhibition. Free.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Thursday 10 December 2009
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Lady Lever Art Gallery
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Take a closer look at some of the decorative arts featured in the exhibition and find out why some artists have been more successful than others in breaking through gender barriers. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Friday 11 December 2009 | Show all dates (2 more)...
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Quartermaster Robert Hichins was at the wheel when Titanic hit an iceberg. Hear his fascinating story told by our resident actor.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm - Sunday 13 December 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Meet our demonstrator, find out about life in West Africa before the transatlantic slave trade and see objects from our handling collection up close.
The sessions on 15 November 2009 and 17 January 2010 will be British Sign Language interpreted.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Sunday 13 December 2009 | Show all dates (2 more)...
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
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Learn about George Holt and discuss how his religion and philanthropy may have influenced the art he purchased for Sudley. Free. Call 0151 478 4178 to book.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Tuesday 15 December 2009 | Show all dates (2 more)...
Sudley House
Sudley House
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Feel the beat in a fun filled afternoon of African drumming and tribal dance.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm - Monday 28 December 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
International Slavery Museum
Life in West Africa gallery
International Slavery Museum
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Based upon the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance follows their personal journey from enslavement to freedom.
The performances on 30 December 2009 will be British Sign Language interpreted.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 2pm and 3pm - Wednesday 30 December 2009
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
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Learn the skill of glass painting and create your own glass ornament in this workshop.
Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Next date : 11am and 1pm - Monday 11 January 2010
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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An Illustrated talk following the growth of Liverpool's Egyptology collection since the 1850s to recent times. Free, collect tickets from the information desk on the day.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 12.30pm - Tuesday 12 January 2010
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
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Learn more about the objects on display in our Egyptian gallery. Please collect free tickets from the information desk on the day.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 12.30pm - Tuesday 12 January 2010
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
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Talk focussing on Gainsborough's Viscountess Folkestone, including a look at the conservation work that revealed long hidden secrets. Free, call 0151 478 4178 to book.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Wednesday 13 January 2010
Sudley House
Sudley House
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This talk is aimed at adults who normally miss out on gallery talk because they’re worried about bringing along their babies or toddlers. Come and explore women artists through paintings, prints and drawings and don’t worry, we know children make noise! Limited placea available - to book your FREE place call 0151 478 4178.
Suitable for families
Next date : 1pm - Thursday 14 January 2010
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Liverpool played an essential role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. Meet our Wren, May Hatton, who will tell you about the vital work carried out under the streets of the city.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm - Sunday 17 January 2010 | Show all dates (1 more)...
Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Join curator of costume and textiles, Pauline Rushton on a free guided tour to learn more about the life and passions of Emily Tinne and her family.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Tuesday 19 January 2010
Sudley House
Sudley House
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Nirvana Romell discusses the development of the British Landscape school. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk or call 0151 478 4178 to book.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1-2pm - Thursday 28 January 2010
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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Glass, Metal & Fire is a new showcase by designer enameller Ruth Ball. In this talk Ruth presents an outline of current design practices by discussing the development of her own work, currently on display in our Craft and Design gallery, as well as that of other national and international enamellists. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Wednesday 17 February 2010
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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In 1988 Jane Sellars curated Women’s Works at the Walker Art Gallery, a pioneering exhibition about the representation of women artists in Liverpool’s collections. Twenty one years later, she looks at the legacy of that exhibition in the context of The Rise of Women Artists. Collect a FREE ticket from the welcome desk.
Suitable for adults / seniors
Next date : 1pm - Thursday 25 February 2010
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
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