Harris Museum
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Preston
What it’s like
Free Preston museum and gallery on the Flag Market - rainy-day collections day.
The Harris is Preston's free museum and art gallery on the Flag Market - natural history, local collections and temporary shows without Soft Play.
Soft Play is N. Cafe on site. Good rainy-day hub before a walk into Avenham.
Market Square / Flag Market PR1, city centre.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Harris Museum cost?
It's free to get in.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
Entrances on Market Place and Lancaster Road. Preston Bus Station is a 3-minute walk away. Preston Train Station is about a 10-minute walk. Nearest taxi rank is on Lancaster Road (west side). No car park at The Harris itself, but the nearest multi-storey car park is at Preston Bus Station, Carlisle St, Preston PR1 1DJ, which also offers disabled parking on levels one and three. Chapel Yard, a 5-minute walk away, has 30 blue badge spaces, open 24/7. Two park-and-ride facilities nearby: Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale PR5 4AR and Portway and Hartington Road PR1 8PQ. The Guild Wheel cycleway passes nearby; bike parking available at Preston Train Station, the Leisure Lakes Bike Hub, and near the Harris on The Flag Market.
Areas to explore
Gallery Two
Community gallery space on the first floor, hosting exhibition proposals twice a year, open to solo, group, or object-based displays.
The Studio
A space for workshops, learning sessions, and family-friendly community activities, designed to be fully accessible and adaptable.
Experiences
Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear
Exhibition drawing on the world's largest museum collection of Horrockses dresses, running 19 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Temporary Displays
Free exhibition space at the Harris.
The Big Picture - The pARTnership
Free exhibition running 18 July to 4 October 2026.
The Birley Exhibition
Artist-led free exhibition running from 18 June 2026 to January 2027.
Also on site
The Harris Café
On-site café at the Harris.
The Harris Shop
On-site shop at the Harris.
The Library
Library space within the Harris, including the Reading Room and Family Library.
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