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For the museum in Tasmania, Australia, see Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
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The Victoria Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool. This building is home to the Victoria Gallery and Museum.

The Victoria Gallery & Museum (often called VG&M) is an exciting art gallery and museum in Liverpool, England. It is part of the University of Liverpool and showcases amazing art and collections.

The VG&M is located inside a special building called the Victoria Building. This building is famous for its "redbrick" style and was built way back in 1892. A famous architect named Alfred Waterhouse designed it. The building is so important that it's listed as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's protected for its history and beauty. After a big restoration that cost £8.6 million, the museum opened its doors on May 28, 2008. It holds all the wonderful art and museum items that the University of Liverpool has collected over time.

Visiting the Victoria Gallery & Museum

The museum is a great place to visit and learn! It is open to everyone from Tuesday to Saturday each week. The best part is that entry is completely free!

What You Can See Inside

When you visit, you'll find different things on each floor:

  • Ground Floor: Here, you can grab a snack at the Waterhouse Café or find a souvenir at the museum shop.
  • First Floor: This floor is home to the amazing art collection. You'll see beautiful paintings, cool sculptures, and unique ceramics. Some famous artists whose work is displayed include Joseph Wright of Derby, J. M. W. Turner, and Lucian Freud. The museum also hosts special exhibitions that change regularly, so there's always something new to see! You can also find the Leggate Lecture Theatre here, where interesting educational talks are given.

Discover the Tate Hall Museum

Exploring Diverse Collections

On the very top floor of the Victoria Building, you'll find the Tate Hall Museum. This part of the museum is filled with fascinating exhibits on many different subjects. It's like a treasure trove of knowledge!

You can explore items related to:

  • Animals: Learn about different creatures in the zoology section.
  • Health: Discover the history of medicine and dentistry.
  • Ancient Times: See artifacts from the past in the archaeology exhibits.
  • Machines: Understand how things are built in the engineering displays.
  • The Ocean: Dive into the world of the sea with oceanography exhibits.