The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, is home to a national collection of paintings, decorative art and sculpture from the 13th century to the present day. Originally developed for the people of the city, it now holds the best collection of historic art outside of London. Entry is free The galleries have something for every taste including European Renaissance paintings, masterpieces by Rubens, Poussin, Rembrandt, Turner and Stubbs, Pre-Raphaelite artworks by Rossetti and Millais and Impressionist works by Monet and Degas. The Gallery's ever growing collection of contemporary art means there is always something new to experience. The Walker Art Gallery's British Art collection is celebrated in a new gallery highlighting works produced between 1880 and 1950. It features the artists Lucian Freud and L S Lowry among others. The Craft and Design Gallery displays more than 500 items as diverse as an espresso coffee maker to designer couture dresses. Big Art for Little Artists is our family gallery with activities for children up to 8 years old. There are regular events, storytelling sessions and an opportunity to dress up like a character from the paintings. Commercial image requests: please call 0151 478 4657 or email photography@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk For exhibition listings and family events visit www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk Open daily 10am to 5pm Closed 25, 25 December and 1 January