Beyond the label: Liverpool women - museum stories of extraordinary women

Schedule

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG Liverpool, United Kingdom | Liverpool, EN

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This curator-led walking tour around our main galleries (The People’s Republic, Wondrous Place, History Detectives and The Great Port) will explore stories and objects on display which reveal the influential impact local women have had on the city and our society over time. From grass-roots political activists, public health pioneers, musical firsts, sporting stars, and medical marvels, we have them all.
Join Kay Jones, Lead Curator of Urban and Community History, to find out more. This event is part of our celebration of International Women’s Day 2026.
Tickets cost £7 and can be booked online now.
There are 12 tickets available for this event, which is a walking tour around several galleries.
Please meet in the Museum of Liverpool atrium at 1.45pm for a 2pm start.



Beyond the label talks
Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert.
Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series.
Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!

Image © Pete Carr
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