About Us
The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library are jointly managed by Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council.
We are proud guardians of our founders’ intention, inscribed on the outside of the building which states that:
‘The mental riches you may here acquire abide with you always’
Find out about our exciting plans to redevelop the Harris, #HarrisYourPlace, our history, architecture and much more below.
#Harris Your Place
Help us create the first blended museum, art gallery and library in the UK - a one in 100-year opportunity for the Harris.
Every day, almost 1000 people, from all walks of life, visit the Harris - just as our Victorian founders hoped they would.
But after 125 years of daily use, the Harris is tired.
You’ve told us what you want – Preston’s hidden collections on show, new spaces to enjoy, more opportunities to be inspired, and for the Harris to be your place. And here for the others who need it too - forever.
Now, with your help, we have a one in 100 year opportunity to make the Harris uniquely special again – for everyone.
#HarrisYourPlace
The UK’s first blended museum, art gallery & library.
Make your donation today. Donate online here
Read our leaflet about #HarrisYourPlace here.
Download a copy of our outline plans here.
Download Frequently Asked Questions about #HarrisYourPlace here
The Harris today
The Harris today and our vision for the future
The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library are jointly managed by Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council.
We are proud guardians of our founders’ intention, inscribed on the outside of the building which states that:
‘The mental riches you may here acquire abide with you always’
The Harris is at a transformative point in its history, developing our #HarrisYourPlace project to create the UK's first blended museum, art gallery and library. Find out more about it here.
Architecture of the Harris building
Discover more about this striking, Grade 1 Listed, Neo-Classical building
Let us guide you through a jam-packed family day out!
