The Harris
@HarrisPreston
The Harris is temporarily closed as we restore and reimagine the building.📍Find us in the Guild Hall. Expect pop-up events and exhibitions. #HarrisYourPlace
A new chapter begins… 📖 After a once-in-a-generation transformation, we're back. And we can’t wait to welcome you in. On Sunday, 28 September 2025, The Harris will reopen its doors as a bold, reimagined space for everyone. @heritagefunduk | @ace_national | #TownsFund
🐧 Feathers McGraw has his eye on something... could it be our opening exhibition? 📅 Save the date and join the countdown as we bring the magic of animation to The Harris. 🔗 bit.ly/3UjGOPf
Who is the new Harris for? 🤔 Art admirers, History buffs, fashion lovers, bookworms, museum lovers and Prestonians, but also those who have travelled from afar. The new Harris is for everyone and anyone! 🏛️
🎨 Come along to a Curious Creators session this July in Preston! 📌 Mon, 28 July | Savick Library | 1pm - 3pm 🖌️ Featuring drop-in activities being run by staff and volunteers from @Uni_Lancashire and The Harris. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
🎬 Did you know? It takes 24 frames to create just ONE second of Wallace & Gromit animation. Join us to experience the magic of stop motion in our opening exhibition. Don’t miss out! 👉 bit.ly/3UjGOPf
🎬 Win the chance to meet Nick Park – right here in Preston! 🔗 Nominate here: bit.ly/44K4539 📷 Matt Crockett
🌟 Exciting news! ✨ Get ready for an animation adventure like never before! The Harris is thrilled to announce our opening exhibition: ‘Wallace & Gromit in A Case at the Museum’ starting from Sunday, 28 September. 🔗 bit.ly/3UjGOPf
Oscar-Winner Nick Park Returns Home as @HarrisPreston Reopens with Blockbuster Wallace and Gromit "A Case at the Museum" Exhibition! Find out more 👇 marketinglancashire.com/news/oscar-win…
Did you spot Wallace and Gromit peeking from our collections? 🧐 Our teaser campaign had you guessing – and now the full story’s ready to be revealed! 🎟️ Come see your favourite Aardman characters at The Harris this September: bit.ly/3UjGOPf
Set the co-ordinates for 62 West Wallaby Street 🧀 Stay tuned for more as we prepare to unveil our opening exhibition... 🤩
Join us every Wednesday at The Harris library in Preston Guild Hall for baby bounce and rhyme at 10.30am and 2.30pm. 🎵
Have you seen this painting? 🐧 Do you spot something... cracking in The Harris Fine Art collection? 🧀 Stay tuned for more as we prepare to unveil our opening exhibition... 🤩
🎨 Come along to a Curious Creators session this July in Preston! 📌 Mon, 28 July | Savick Library | 1pm - 3pm 🖌️ Featuring drop-in activities being run by staff and volunteers from @Uni_Lancashire and The Harris. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
🔍 Our curators are busy behind the scenes getting our amazing collection items back on display ready for our reopening in September. 🏛️ From suits to sequins to sport to scent bottles, what will you discover at The Harris?
In celebration of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, we're sharing this Azadi Quilt from 1997/1998! 🧵 The quilt features a map of South Asia with flags of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The word AZADI (meaning freedom in Urdu) is also stitched across the map 🗺️
This week's #OnlineArtExchange theme is self portrait so we have decided to share this painting 'Portrait of the Artist’ by Arthur Devis dated c.1754. 🖼️ @artukdotorg
🏛️ Have you checked out our new website? 🔍 Discover all things Harris related from news, updates and more! 🔗 theharris.org.uk
Upcoming exhibitions, exciting events and #HarrisYourPlace progress, it’s all included in our monthly newsletter 💌 Want to find out more? Sign up here: bit.ly/4ks8Na0
When you enter the building later this year, you’ll see lots of lovely new signage and wayfinding to help you navigate the different spaces 🗺️ This is the sign that’ll greet you as you enter through Lancaster Road, it’s above our new welcome desk! 👋
The Messenger of the Gods has returned to The Harris! 📣 Last week, with the help of Restore Harrow Green, the beloved statue of Flying Mercury was placed back onto its plinth 🏗️ You can catch Mercury in the usual spot when we reopen this September 🏛️
It’s time for another recant update! 🙌 Spectacular costume pieces have made their way back into the building, and here’s our Decorative Art Curator, Scott, making sure every piece looks its best 🧥
