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Harris Museum and Art Gallery

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Harris Museum and Art Gallery

The Harris Museum offers the best of contemporary art and of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. What's more, it's free! There is something for everyone; collections of paintings, sculpture, textiles, costume, glass and ceramics as well as the story of Preston gallery, contemporary art shows and a shop and cafe. Admission is free and with about fifteen temporary exhibitions each year there is always something new to see. Exhibitions and displays are also accompanied by activities and events for all the family.

Opening Times

2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Jan 2009

Day Opening Times
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Mon - Sat 10am-5pm 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Day Opening Times
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

except Tues 11am - 5pm 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

* FREE ADMISSION

Events

Saturday, 10th May 2008 - Saturday, 5th July 2008

STATIC: Contemporary Still Life and Portraiture
more info

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult Ticketprices not available
Child Ticketprices not available
Concessionprices not available
Free Admissionfree
Group Ticketprices not available
Senior Citizenprices not available

Road Directions

Leave M6, jct 31 to Preston. Follow signs to city centre, park in bus station car park. From car park follow signs to city centre and Guild Hall. Walk through Guild Hall shopping arcade. At the exit on Lancaster Road you will see the rear of the Harris building opposite you and to the left.

Public Transport Directions

From Preston train station, leave by ticket office exit and walk up concourse. Turn right onto Fishergate and carry straight on until you reach Boots. Turn left onto Market Square and the Harris is on your right. Approx 10min walk .

By bus, alight at Preston Bus station and follow signs to city centre/Guild Hall. From Guild Hall see road directions above.

 Facilities

  • Disabled Access Level 1
  • Disabled Access Level 2
  • Disabled Access Level 3
  • Disabled Access/Toilets
  • Free Admission
  • Indoor
  • Open All Year

Accessibility

  • Café/Restaurant On Site

Parking & Transport

  • Coaches Welcome

 Contact Info

Harris Museum and Art Gallery
Market Square
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2PP

Tel: 01772 258248
Fax: 01772 886764
Email
Website

 What's Nearby

Within miles
Blackpool