Harris Museum
The Harris building | |
Harris Museum Location in Preston city centre | |
| Established | 1893 |
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| Location | Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53°45′33″N 2°41′54″W / 53.75911°N 2.69825°W |
| Type | Art Gallery and Public Library |
| Visitors | 345,258 annually (pre-2025 re-opening) |
| Assistant Director | Tim Joel |
| Public transit access | Preston Bus Station Preston Railway Station |
| Website | www |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Harris Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery |
| Designated | 12 June 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1207306 |
The Harris Museum, now known as The Harris, is a Grade I-listed building in Preston, Lancashire, England. Founded by Edmund Harris in 1877, it is a local history and fine art museum, and public library, covering 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) and 23 public spaces. Prior to its 2025 re-opening, following a £19 million renovation, it attracted around 345,258 visitors annually. Monthly visitor numbers have reportedly more than doubled since its re-opening.
Like other publicly funded museums in the United Kingdom, The Harris does not charge visitors for admission, although visitors are requested to make a donation if they are able.