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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
Free
Temporary Displays
Free
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings
Saturday, 23 May 2026 - Monday, 31 August 2026
Free
The Birley Exhibition – Artist Led
Thursday, 18 June 2026 - January 2027
Free
The Big Picture – The pARTnership
Saturday, 18 July – Sunday, 4 October 2026
Free
Monthly Art and Creative Workshops for Young People aged 14-19 with Jonny Cosmo
Saturday, 1 August at 11am - 1pm
Suggested donation of £5
Sold out
Life Drawing
Sunday, 2 August at 1pm - 3pm
Latest news
Plan Your Special Day at The Harris
30 July 2026
The Harris Shortlisted in Two Categories at The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027
22 July 2026
Young People’s Events This Summer
1 July 2026
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