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 2025The 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 £687,000The 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 MarketThe 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’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 PrestonDuring 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-makersTwo 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 HallThe 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 […]
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