Harris staff and volunteers worked with six diverse groups around Preston to choose paintings from the Harris that best reflected…

Discover more about the Roll of Honour, which lists 1956 men from Preston who lost their lives during the First…

This exhibition discusses the Preston Lock-out 1853-54, and the novels of Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell. Dickens’ Hard Times and…

Our new monthly collection spotlight series will feature a favourite Harris object for each Harris staff member. Discover our stories…

The Harris has a remarkable collection of historic books – many of which have been hidden away until now. We…

The Harris holds smaller miscellaneous collections such as a small clock and pocket watch collection that includes Preston makers.

The history collections include archaeology, ethnography, coins and medals, and social history as well as quirkier collections such as greetings…

Our art collection was founded in 1883 with Richard Newsham’s bequest to Preston of his remarkable Victorian art collection.

The Harris' photography collection includes regionally significant historic prints. This includes film and glass negatives, slides and photograph albums by…

The museum’s collection covers everything from Ancient Greek pottery to the latest in contemporary practice.