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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

Friday, 21st September 2007 - Tuesday, 30th September 2008

Blithe Spirit: Pauline's yellow dress in focus
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Monday, 10th December 2007 - Monday, 5th January 2009

Edwin Beattie: Visions of Preston and District
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Saturday, 21st June 2008 - Saturday, 31st January 2009

Footsteps down Friargate
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Monday, 30th June 2008 - Wednesday, 30th July 2008

Thats The Way to Do It
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Saturday, 19th July 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Friday, 25th July 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Wednesday, 30th July 2008

Make a puppet
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Thursday, 31st July 2008

Story Telling Workshop
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Saturday, 2nd August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Monday, 4th August 2008

Toy Making
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Tuesday, 5th August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Friday, 8th August 2008

Circus skills
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Monday, 11th August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Tuesday, 12th August 2008

Puppet tour
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Wednesday, 13th August 2008

Silk Painting
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Friday, 15th August 2008

Animation
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Saturday, 16th August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Tuesday, 19th August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Wednesday, 20th August 2008

Make a mosaic
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Thursday, 21st August 2008

Fabric Painting
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Thursday, 21st August 2008

Glass Painting
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Friday, 29th August 2008

Hands on at the Harris
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Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult Ticketfree
Child Ticketfree
Concessionfree
Free Admissionfree
Group Ticketfree
Senior Citizenfree

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

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