FACT Liverpool

Why go

FACT adds contemporary media art to a Liverpool visit of historic architecture and music. Its exhibitions change, so the reward is encountering new work rather than a fixed collection. The building also houses a cinema, giving visitors a choice between a focused gallery visit and a longer film outing.

What to look for

• Changing digital and moving-image exhibitions
• Sound and participatory installations
• Cinema in the same building

The full story

FACT is Liverpool’s centre for art, film and creative technology, located on Wood Street near Bold Street. Its galleries support work that uses video, digital culture and newer technologies, while a cinema operates in the same building. That combination makes it a different visit from a traditional painting collection: screens, sound, participation and changing installations may shape how long you stay. The venue sits within the Ropewalks, so a gallery visit can be combined with a walk along nearby streets rather than requiring a separate journey. Film and exhibition spaces share one address but offer different ways to encounter moving images. The changing programme means the experience can vary from one visit to another, while the focus on media art gives FACT a clear place alongside Liverpool’s other museums and galleries.

Useful to know

• Use the gallery hours rather than the longer building or cinema hours.
• Check the current exhibition programme before making a special trip.

Your next visit

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