Matisse, Music & Dinosaurs!
When you make your journey to the Winter Arts Market this year, why not make a day of it and visit one of National Museum Liverpool’s world class museums and galleries, just a 2 minute walk from St George’s Hall!
You’re spoilt for choice with a number of FREE events including an exhibition of Henri Matisse’s Art Books, free Jazz concerts at the Walker Art Gallery, and the fantastic family friendly Dinomania! at the World Museum where you can meet a young T-Rex roaming the museum!
Take a look at what’s on below:
Dinomania! at the World Museum
10.30am – 4pm 1 – 4 December 2012 – FREE ENTRY
A young T-Rex will be roaming around World Museum – come and meet him if you dare! Four days of FREE dinosaur events, talks and activities. (Plus on 2 & 3 December enjoy Dino-Night at the World Museum, buy your tickets from the Museum shop)
The Art Books of Henri Matisse at The Walker Art Gallery
Runs until 15 April 2012 – FREE ENTRY
Sixty-three framed original illustrations with text from four of Matisse’s most significant books, including his famous ‘Jazz’ (1947), one of the most celebrated artists’ books in the history of modern art.
Highlights include:
- ‘Icare’ (‘Icarus’) from ‘Jazz’ by Henri Matisse
- ‘Le Clown (‘The Clown’) from ‘Jazz’ by Henri Matisse
Jazz at the Walker Art Gallery
1 -3pm on Sunday 4 December & 8 January – FREE ENTRY
Old time traditional jazz, live in the Walker Art Gallery on the first Sunday of the month until 4 April 2012.
Age of the Dinosaur at World Museum
Runs until 15 April 2012 – Ticketed
Featuring animatronic dinosaurs, fossils, interactive exhibits, and a life-size replica of a T-Rex. Enjoy the sights, sound and smells of the pre-historic era. (Tickets available in World Museum and online at liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/dinosaurs)
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