Date: Saturday 22 July 2017 - Sunday 3 September 2017
This Summer have an adventure in Southport, located just a three minute walk from Southport Train Station, a visit to The Atkinson is a great day out for all of the family. Families and children of all ages are invited to explore a world of culture and travel back to the time of ancient Egyptian pharaohs and see the stories of the sea.
Fun Events
Under the Irish Sea
Every Wednesday & Saturday from 26 July – 2 September, 10am – 12pm
Discovery Box
£1, booking recommended
Every ocean has a secret and every sea has a story. The Irish Sea holds many, so come along and learn about the incredible creatures that live under the waves. Ages 5+
Summer Family Films
Book two films and get one free! (your cart will automatically update)
Wed 9 August, 2.30pm
2016, 1 hour 48 minutes
Jungle Book (PG)
Wed 16 August, 2.30pm
2016, 1 hour 36 minutes
Beauty & the Beast (PG)
Wed 23 August, 2.30pm
2016, 2 hours 9 minutes
Free Activities
Make It!
Every Monday, 11am – 3pm
The Art Box
Free, drop in
Get creative with a fun activity based on one of our current exhibitions. All Ages
Hands On!
Every Tuesday, 11am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 3pm
Foyer
Free, drop in
Get hands on with museum artefacts from our collections. All Ages
Arty Aprons
Everyday, 11am – 3pm
Galleries
Free, drop in
Delve deeper into our exhibitions and explore the galleries. Ages 3+ (subject to availability)
Construction Club
Every other Saturday (starting Saturday 29 July), 10.30am – 3.30pm
Discovery Box
Free, drop in
For young inventors, creators and builders. Come along and play with Lego. Ages 5+
Library
Story & Rhyme Time
Tue & Wed, 10.30am – 11.30am
Thu, 2pm – 3pm
Children’s Library
Free, drop in
Ages 0 – 4
Craft
Fri 28 July & Fri 18 August, 10.30am – 11.30am
Children’s Library
Free, drop in
All Ages
Zoo Man
Fri 4, 11 (sold out), 25 August, 10.30am – 11.30am
Children’s Library
£2.50 (tickets available from the Library 2 weeks before)
Ages 0 – 4
Museum
Discover Ancient Egypt
Permanent
Free admission, donations welcome
Not seen for over 40 years, our stunning Egyptology Gallery takes visitors on a journey through what life was like in ancient Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs. The museum is split into four themes of ritual, everyday life, beauty and communication. Within each of these themes there is a host of objects that give a sense of what life as an ancient Egypt would have been like.
Between Land and Sea – 10,000 years of Sefton’s Coast
Permanent
Free admission, donations welcome
Between Land and Sea tells the story of the many people who have lived and worked along our coast. Explore the history of the Sefton coast from prehistoric times to the present day showcasing the development of Sefton’s tourist towns of Southport and Birkdale, the outstanding natural habitats from Marshside to Formby Point and the major industrial port of Bootle.
Exhibitions
Why Look at Animals?
Open until Sunday 11 March 2018
Free admission, donations welcome
An exhibition that looks at our relationships with animals based on John Berger’s essay from 1977.
Hole in One!
Open until Monday 28 August 2017
Free admission, donations welcome
A chance to buy a piece of unique golfing cartoon artwork from some of our best-loved illustrators.
Golf and Glamour: Fashion on the Fairway from the Nineteenth Century to today
Open until Monday 28 August 2017
Free admission, donations welcome
Exploring the ever-changing styles of the sportswear that has showcased on the famous Fairway.
John Armstrong: Dream and Reality
Open until Sunday 3 September 2017
Free admission, donations welcome
Examining his personal style with work by Roland Penrose, Tristram Hillier & Marion Elizabeth Adnams.
The Landing: Cross Street Arts
Open until Sunday 27 August 2017
Free admission, artworks for sale
Artists, designers and makers have been specially selected for the quality and originality of their work.
Opening Hours
General Building
Monday –Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm (only on school holidays)
Museum & Exhibitions
Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm(only on school holidays)
Library
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm (only on school holidays)
The Library is open but not staffed after 2pm on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays. There is no access to the public network computers during this time. Lending items can be borrowed via the self service.
Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: booking fee is £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
