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Harris Museum refurb contributes £3m, 286 jobs and 500 apprentice days to local economy

The Harris Museum’s refurbishment has so far contributed more than £3million, 286 jobs and 500 apprentice days to the local economy. The £16m Harris Your Place project has so far […]

6 months ago
Re-opening of Harris Museum and Library slips to Spring 2025

Harris Museum and Art Gallery under cover during restoration works Pic: Blog Preston The Harris project has seen a number of 'hidden secrets' revealed as construction teams face challenges with asbestos removal and more in the grade-I listed building.

7 months ago
Arts Council awards the Harris with national status and further funding of £687,000

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery hosts the Harris Open The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library is celebrating retaining their National Portfolio Status (NPO) status for 2023 – 26. Awarded by the Arts Council, National Portfolio Organisations are leaders in […]

1 year ago
The Harris to host Horrockses Fashions event at Preston Market

The Harris will host a free Horrockses Fashions-themed event with the ‘X Joanie’ collection this Saturday. On Saturday, 27 August, the ‘Harris in the City: Bringing the Horrockses Fashions X […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Harris to receive £750k funding as project reaches ‘key milestone’

The Harris in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Councillors will meet to discuss the release of £750,000 to The Re-Imagining the Harris project. The redevelopment of The Harris in Preston will take a significant step forward this week, with […]

2 years ago
Platinum Jubilee beacons lit in and around Preston

Queen's Platinum Jubilee beacon was lit on Harris Museum Piic: Michael Porter Photography During Thursday evening a series of events took place across Preston where beacons were lit up to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. On Thursday June 2, Mayor of councillor Preston Neil […]

2 years ago
Harris Museum sees £450k investment from national grant-makers

Two national foundations have invested £450,000 into The Harris to help fund an ongoing refurb project. Provided by The Weston Foundation and the Wolfson Foundation, two grants will build on […]

2 years ago
The Harris library opens temporary home in the Guild Hall

The Harris library has opened a temporary site in the Guild Hall while renovation works begin on the museum building. The library has moved across the road from the Grade […]

2 years ago
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