Talks, Tours & Events for Adults
Talks, Tours & Events for Adults
We have a wide variety of talks, tours and workshops on offer.
Find out more here.
We welcome group visits. Booking is essential. Please enquire at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Taking an LGBTQ look at the Harris
Every month we invite people from the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community to join us for an early evening get-together to talk about and explore the Harris collections.
Writing: Making Your Mark: Pop-up Exhibition Opening Event
Friday 26 April
You are invited to attend the opening of this exhibition and the newly refurbished Heritage Reading Room (previously Community History) at 3pm – 5pm. Refreshments will be provided. Come along and be part of a nationwide conversation on the origins, means and future of writing.
Read more: Writing: Making Your Mark: Pop-up Exhibition Opening Event
Preston Suffragettes Walking Tour
Saturday 27 April
Take a walk through the streets of Preston in the footsteps of Edith Rigby.
Join Edith (played by Lancashire County Council Heritage Learning's Eleanor Jollie) as we share stories on local and regional suffragettes and suffragists.
Life Drawing Sessions with Nude Models
Saturdays 27 April, 18 May & 29 June
12noon - 3.00pm
Strong lighting, plenty of space, perfect atmosphere!
Autism Friendly Quiet Hour for adults at The Harris, Preston
Monday 29 April
This quiet hour will be based in the GRAFT exhibition which can be found inside the Special Exhibitions Gallery on the Harris' 2nd floor.
Read more: Autism Friendly Quiet Hour for adults at The Harris, Preston
The Riot Act
Saturday 4 May
On August 12th 1842, just 23 years after The Peterloo Massacre, Lancashire cotton-workers again marched in protest at appalling pay and conditions.
Curator Tour with Garth Gratrix: G R A F T
Saturday 18 May
Sieze this brilliant opportunity to meet one of the Curators behind our latest contemporary art exhibition G R A F T.
Nannas with Banners
Wednesday 22 May
7pm
A play about the passion and empowerment of a group of women who standing against the fracking industry will be performed at the Harris Museum as part of Lancashire Fringe Festival.
Look & Learn: Calligraphy Talks, Demonstrations and Workshops
Wednesday 26 June (National Writing day)
Join Calligraphy Lancashire for a series of talks and demonstrations looking into the beautiful world of calligraphy.
Read more: Look & Learn: Calligraphy Talks, Demonstrations and Workshops
Dance Masterclass led by TATE N LYLE
Date to be announced
Take part in a morning dance workshop led by TATE N LYLE and then perform live at the Harris the same afternoon.
Queering the Harris
Wednesday 8 May
6.30 - 7.45pm
A guided talk by exhibiting artist and curatorial assistant, Kerry Tenby.
