Welcome to The Harris, Preston’s Cultural Hub
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CURRENT EXHIBITION
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings
23 May 2026 - 31 August 2026
A display of cartoons and art by best-selling children’s book illustrator Martin Brown.
Original art from Horrible Histories, illustrations from Lesser Spotted Animals, and exclusive content from his latest books, including Nell and the Cave Bear, bring Brown’s imagination vividly to life.
What's On
Exhibition
Free
Temporary Displays
Exhibition
Free
British Textile Biennial Commission
Thursday, 2 October 2025 to Monday, 27 July 2026
Exhibition
Free
Nerissa Cargill Thompson: The Problem Lies Upstream
Saturday, 25 April 2026 - Sunday, 5 July 2026
Exhibition
Free
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings
Saturday, 23 May 2026 - Monday, 31 August 2026
Exhibition
Free
The Birley Exhibition – Artist Led
Thursday, 18 June 2026 - January 2027
Event
FREE
Harris Youth Panel Monthly Meeting
Thursday, 2 July at 5pm - 7pm
Latest news
Young People’s Events This Summer
1 July 2026
What’s On This Summer – Talks, Tours and More
1 July 2026
What’s On This Summer – Family Fun Activities
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