Open Eye Gallery is an art gallery with a focus on photography. It has a collection of work from 100 photographers plus an exhibition space that hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions.
The gallery was founded in 1977 and moved into its current purpose-built space in 2011.
What to see at Open Eye Gallery
Open Eye Gallery has a collection of 1600 prints from 100 photographers with an emphasis on portraiture and documentary photography.
The gallery also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions. Current and planned exhibitions include:
Firehawks
Firehawks is a photographic project by Stephen King examining the link between childhood trauma and firesetting. It draws on personal experience and research begun in 2021 with Open Eye Gallery. The title refers to an Australian bird known to spread fire deliberately. The exhibition (until 16 November 2025) explores psychological, social and evolutionary aspects of firesetting. King worked with fire services, researchers and people with lived experience to reflect on how fire is used and understood.
Visiting Open Eye Gallery
The gallery is on Mann Island near RIBA North, the Museum of Liverpool, the British Music Experience and Tate Liverpool, which are all less than a five-minute walk away. It is very close (only a two-minute walk) to James Street station and Liverpool One bus station is around a seven-minute walk from the gallery.
Open Eye Gallery is wheelchair-accessible. It is open every day except Mondays and entry is free of charge.
Although it is a small gallery, it is not difficult to spend an hour or longer here.
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