Gallery Tours

Egyptian Balcony Tours
Sat 6 & Thurs 25 March,
Sat 3 & Thurs 22 April,
Sat 1 & Thurs 20 May, 1–1.40pm
Ever wanted a closer look at the paintings of famous Egyptian sites around the upper balcony? Join a guide to see one of the Harris’ hidden gems. For those with a head for heights! Meet at the museum shop.
£1.00/50p concession, booking essential

Visions of an Industrial Age Tours
Thurs 15 April, Thurs 13 May, 1–1.30pm
Find out more about Preston in the 1850s through this fascinating photography exhibition. Learn more about some of the landmarks in the images and the photographer, Charles Wilson.
Free, drop in!

Scent Bottle Tours
Tues 6 April, Tues 4 May, 1–1.30pm
Discover more about Mrs French’s Scent Bottle Collection – the largest such collection in Britain. Meet in the Ceramics & Glass Gallery.
Free, drop in!

Ceramics & Glass Gallery Tour
Wed 14 April, 1–1.30pm
Come and discover more about the history of the museum’s collection and the star items on display. There’ll also be the chance to handle pieces and get a feel for ceramics and glass. Meet in the Ceramics & Glass Gallery.
Free, drop in!

Costume Gallery Tours
Wed 10 March, Wed 12 May, 1–1.40pm
Meet the curator for a tour of our costume exhibition, Embellished: The Art of Fabulous Fabrics. There will be an opportunity to study historic fabrics close-up. Meet in the Costume Gallery.
Free, drop in!

Story of Preston Tour: The Jacobite Rebellion
Wed 17 March, 1–1.30pm
Join the curator for an introduction to Preston’s role in the Jacobite Rebellions of 1715 and 1745. Includes a visit to the Fine Art Gallery.
Free, drop in!

Story of Preston Tour: The Cuerdale Hoard
Wed 21 April, 1–1.30pm
Join the curator for this fascinating insight in the exciting archaeological finds from the Cuerdale Hoard.
Free, drop in!

Story of Preston Tour: The Pedder Dolls’ House
Wed 19 May, 1–1.30pm
Find out more about our beautiful dolls’ house and the controversial banking family that once owned it.
Free, drop in!

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