Museums & Galleries · Lancashire
Harris Museum
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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. — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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