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

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

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

* FREE ADMISSION

Events

Tickets Information

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.