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Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
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Harris Museum and Art Gallery
Market Square
Preston
PR1 2PP
Lancashire
England
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Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
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Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Industry, Photography, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, World Cultures
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Facilities
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Friends of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery £7.00 per year or life membership £75.00. The Friends organise regular trips to other places of interest as well as a regular Christmas concert, AGM with speaker and other events each year at the Harris Museum. 10% discount in Museum shop for members.
For details contact The Hon. Secretary, Friends of the Harris, c/o The Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP or pick up a leaflet in the gallery.
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Contact details
Museum Office (Tel)
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01772 258248
Event bookings (Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm) (Tel)
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01772 905414
Recorded Information Line (Tel)
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01772 905410
Office fax (Fax)
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01772 886764
Enquiries
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harris.museum@preston.gov.uk
Harris Museum and Art Gallery information
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www.harrismuseum.org.uk
Cotton History website
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www.cleo.net.uk/followtheyarn
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Open
Open Mon - Sat 10.00 - 17.00
except Tues 11.00 - 17.00
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
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Closed
Sundays and Bank Holidays
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Admission charges
Free admission to all exhibitions. Small charge for special events and activities.
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Description
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is located in a Grade I listed building right in the centre of Preston, England's newest city. It offers a huge range of free exhibitions as well as activities for all ages. The programme includes contemporary art and design, fashion, fine art and decorative art. The museum also specialises in the history of Preston and holds a variety of social history exhibitions including those of local photographs from the museum's extensive archive.
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Collections description
Large collections of 18th, 19th and 20th Century oils, watercolours and prints along with strong contemporary photography collection. Large collection of work by the Preston-based Devis family of artists.
Glass, ceramics, textile and costume, as well as specialist collections of perfume bottles and calling card cases.
Largest social history collections relating to Preston, including items relating to Preston Guild and large social history photography collection.
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Key artists and exhibits
18th, 19th and 20th century fine art, including work of the Devis family
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Costume gallery with exhibitions changing annually
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Story of Preston permanent history exhibition
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Glass and ceramics display
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Displays of scent bottles and card cases from the French collection
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Temporary exhibitions galleries with exhibitions of contemporary art, craft and design and exhibitions of local/social history interest
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Articles
NPG And Harris Museum Combine To Acquire Arkwright Portrait
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
Preston's Harris Museum Opens New Ceramics And Glass Gallery
Paradise - New Film Work By Kutlug Ataman At The Harris Art Gallery
News In Brief - Week Ending January 21 2008
Museums Shortlisted For Art Fund Collect Craft Buying Initiative
News In Brief - Week Ending October 14 2007
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Available resources
Follow the Yarn - The Story of Cotton in Preston
Images; Interactive resource; Website
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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