Andrew Sankey will tell us the fascinating story of Sir Joseph Banks, a Lincolnshire man, has become known as the Father of Australia for his connections with the country. After travelling around the world with Captain Cook he set up a scientific garden at Kew that became the greatest botanical garden in the world and introduced ... Read more
Thursday 15th December, 6:30-7:00pm The Athenaeum Carol Evening with the Liverpool Chamber Choir, £25.00 per person. After rave reviews at July’s Summer Concert, the Liverpool Chamber Choir return to perform some festive hits following a supper in the dining room. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available during the evening. Menu to be confirmed.
We finish 2016 in relaxing fashion with an ever popular informal dining occasion. There are no speakers - just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with your or join one of our larger club tables. Please specify this on booking with Caitlin at Reception.
Friday 27th January, 7:00-7:30pm Burns Night Supper We will celebrate the life of Robbie Burns, with all his associations to the Athenaeum, at our Black-Tie Event. A piper, the haggis, the Immortal Memory and whisky galore! Further details to follow…
There has always been a fascination with poisons; a toadstool that can kill, or Shakespearian potions for murder and suicide. Prof Francesco Falciani from the University of Liverpool will take us on a journey from man’s earliest “experiments” with poisons (usually on their enemies or less favoured relatives!), through how industrial and social revolutions required ... Read more
Artist Talk – Hugh Miller Tuesday 25th April 2017 1.00 – 4.00pm (arrivals from 1.00pm for 1.30pm start). Location : The Athenaeum, Liverpool (Church Alley). Tickets : £12.50 each (includes tea, sandwiches & cakes at The Athenaeum, Liverpool). As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature ... Read more
New Members Informal Dining £25.00 New Member’s Informal Dining evenings are what they say—Informal! A perfect opportunity to sign the share register. There are no speakers—just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger club tables; please specify this upon booking. ... Read more
Armed Forces Day Lunch—£25.00 per person (includes reception drink on arrival and a £5.00 donation to SSAFA) We commemorate Armed Forces Day (formerly Veterans Day) with a belated lunch on Monday 26 June. A number of Chelsea Pensioners will be in attendance at the lunch as guests of the Institution.
Last July's Gala Gourmet Dinner was a showcase of the culinary expertise we are so lucky to be offered at the Athenaeum, as fifty guests were treated to a magnificent eight course menu. Book early for this year's Gourmet Dinner. By the time the menu is released, tickets may have been snapped up.