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COMING SOON
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
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
Event
Free
Autism Connects Group
Monday, 15 June from 10.30am - 12.30pm
Exhibition
Free
The Birley Exhibition Opening – Artist Led
Thursday, 18 June at 6pm - 8pm
Latest news
North West Reads Book 27: The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona Barnett
15 June 2026
Exhibition Guide: May to August 2026
12 June 2026
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings – Major New Exhibition to Open at The Harris
18 May 2026
