Lady Lever Art Gallery

Lady Lever Art Gallery is an art museum in Port Sunlight housed in a Grade II listed Beaux-Arts building. The collections feature paintings, sculptures, furniture, and decorative arts displayed across five period rooms.

The museum was established in 1922 by William Lever as a tribute to his late wife Elizabeth. Lever created the gallery using artworks from his personal collection, which he had originally gathered for advertising his Sunlight Soap brand.

The gallery displays British paintings from the 19th century, including works by artists such as Millais and Rossetti who were closely connected to the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Alongside these, visitors can see the world's largest collection of Wedgwood jasperware, presented here in remarkable variety.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with free admission for all visitors. Specialized guided tours can be arranged in advance for groups and educational institutions.

The building sits within Port Sunlight, a model village constructed specifically for workers of the Lever Brothers factory. This combination of industrial heritage and art collection is what makes the location distinctive, as both elements remain directly visible and accessible to visitors.

Location: Wirral

Inception: 1922

Founders: William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme

Architects: William Owen

Operator: National Museums Liverpool

Part of: National Museums Liverpool

Address: Port Sunlight Village, Wirral CH62 5EQ

Phone: +441514784136

Website: http://liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever

GPS coordinates: 53.35576,-2.99932

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30