The Harris

02/06/2026

💭 Explore the brilliant mind of acclaimed illustrator Martin Brown in Gallery One.

✏️ From Horrible Histories to Lesser Spotted Animals, journey through a dazzling collection of drawings, accompanied by Horrid Harris collection items.

🫎 We’ve even got an exclusive Horace the Elk cartoon, created by Martin Brown, available in our exhibition pop-up shop!

👇 We've even got a couple of great events with Martin Brown coming in July - book your places now for:

📌 The World of Martin Brown: Family Fun Event: https://ow.ly/Jahe50Z6xl7

📌 The World of Martin Brown: Young Person Illustrator Masterclass: https://ow.ly/N7YV50Z6xl9

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

💭 What’s on at The Harris this week?

🏛️ Discover workshops, talks and more, all taking place at Preston’s cultural hub.

🔗 Visit our website to see all the latest Harris events and activities on offer: https://bit.ly/4py6Vj3

01/06/2026

⚽ Visitor Services Assitant, Sean explains why Preston North End Fans should visit our Discover Preston Gallery.

⚽ Delve into Preston’s history on your next visit, we’re open seven days a week.

31/05/2026

🫖 This tea set is decorated with the Judgement of Paris, a story from Greek mythology.

🫖 European merchants brought copies of prints to Chinese porcelain factories, requesting artisans to decorate porcelain with designs that reflected European tastes.

🫖 Experience it for yourself on the second floor of The Harris.

30/05/2026

🎨 Have you visited Gallery Two and the exhibition ‘Nerissa Cargill Thompson: The Problem Lies Upstream’?

♻️ Nerissa Cargill Thompson explores environmental issues through contemporary textile art made using recycled textiles and concrete cast in plastic waste. She aims to make people consider the world around them and their responsibility to the environment.

📌 Until Sunday, 5 July 2026. Free and no ticket needed.

📸 Michael Porter

29/05/2026

💭 Did you know?

🪪 If you show your Art Fund National Art Pass at The Harris Shop, you can enjoy 10% off your purchases, valid until 1 January 2027.

🛍️ A perfect excuse to treat yourself (or find a great gift) while supporting The Harris.

29/05/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to see The Harris recognised as one of the UK’s top museums in Time Out’s latest roundup of the best museums in the country!

Read more 👉 https://www.timeout.com/uk/culture/best-museums-in-the-uk-2026

🤝 A huge moment for Preston and a testament to the incredible team, volunteers, community, funders and visitors who bring The Harris to life every day.

🏛️ If you haven’t visited since our transformation, now’s the perfect time to explore what makes The Harris so special.

📸 Michael Porter

Time Out London | The National Lottery Heritage Fund | Arts Council England | Preston City Council | Lancashire County Council

28/05/2026

👗 Have you visited our Special Collections Gallery?

👗 It showcases objects that are rarely on display, including The Shepherd historic book collection, drawings, and photography offering a glimpse into Preston’s rich history and its connections around the world.

👗 Come and explore, what will you discover?

27/05/2026

🗣️ Your half-term plans are sorted! Head to The Harris and...

🏛️ Check out our latest exhibition 'The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings'.

🔎 Have a go at our Horrid Harris Hunt and find the Rattus.

📚 Browse a range of Horrible Histories books and Harris exclusive prints in the exhibition pop-up shop.

🫖 Treat yourself with one of our half-term café offers!