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Visitor Information



The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is part of Preston City Council and is free to visitors.
If you are planning a visit to see our Grade I listed building, our collections of fine and decorative art, an exciting contemporary art show or learn about Preston's history please use the information in these pages to help you make the most of your visit. If you require further details or have any specific question please contact us or see our list of frequently asked questions.

School and group visits are welcome; please visit our
Schools and Groups pages for further details.


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


Telephone
01772 258248 (office hours)
Fax 01772 886764

Typetalk
18001 01772 258248

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Website www.harrismuseum.org.uk

Opening Hours
Monday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday – Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays


Admission is free.

ACCESS

If you need to park close to us you’ll find Blue Badge parking available in Jacson Street. There is a ramp at the museum entrance and you can borrow a wheelchair from us if you need to – just ask a Museum Assistant for help.

A lift to all floors (except the Egyptian Balcony) is available. An audio visual guide to the Egyptian Balcony is accessible on the second floor. Audio guides are available upon request at the Shop or the museum office.

We welcome guide and assistance dogs and an induction loop is fitted throughout the galleries. We have a ground floor accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

No Smoking, Food or Drink in the building
No Smoking in the building.
No Food or Drink in the building, unless in the Café.


Please Note: The Harris building also houses the Central Library run by Lancashire County Council. All enquiries regarding library services should be directed to 01772 532676/7/8 or visit
www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries
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Dates for your Diary

Little Hands On – Story Time at the Library
Friday 3 February 10.30-11am

Suitable for the under 5s and carers. Free, drop in.

Hands on at the Harris
Saturday 4  February 1.30-3.30pm

Suitable for all ages. Free, drop in.

Families

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