Harris Museum And Art - attraction in Preston

Harris Museum and Art Gallery Museums

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

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The Museum has over 75,000 items in its collections. These include a major collection of fine art, in particular 19th century sculptures, oils and watercolours and contemporary photography. The museum also holds large collections of costume and textiles, ceramics and glass, including the largest collection of perfume bottles in the country.

The museum's social history collection contains items relating to the history of Preston (much of which is on show in the Story of Preston gallery), including a large collection of early photography.

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is a Grade I listed building in the heart of Preston, England's newest city. We hold collections of fine art, decorative art and social history artefacts relating to Preston and show up to twenty temporary exhibitions each year ranging from contemporary art to local history.

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VenueHarris Museum and Art Gallery
AddressMarket Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PP
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums

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Ashwood Hotel is situated in Preston, 200 metres from Lancashire County Council and 800 metres from University of Central Lancashire. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

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Whitburn House Hotel

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The Whitburn House Hotel is a Victorian house offering bed and breakfast a mile from the Preston city centre and the university. There is a large, free car park. Preston North End football ground is within walking distance.

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