Here's how to see Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park as Preston's Harris Museum & Art Gallery reopens

An exclusive Wallace and Gromit exhibition will be unveiled when the Harris Museum and Art Gallery reopens - and free tickets are available now.

The Preston landmark will reopen on September 28 after a four-year-year, £19m overhaul, and Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park will be cutting the ribbon.

The Oscar-winner will be bringing with him a reopening exhibition, called Wallace and Gromit in A Case at the Museum, bringing the world of the comedy duo to life in an interactive and immersive way.

It will include highlights such as:

  • The installation of real set pieces used in the Aardman films
  • Exclusive sketches and concept art from Aardman's archives
  • A chance to step inside Wallace's famous living room for a photo opportunity

In addition, a series of special workshops and events will take place throughout the exhibition run, allowing visitors to take part in Gromit model making workshops and Aardman animation sessions.

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The Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston | PCC

Tickets available now

Tickets are now available for the busiest dates, including opening day and opening weekend, via The Harris - plan your visit. Demand is expected to be high.

Opening Day (Sunday, September 28)

Entry is by 90-minute timed ticket to help manage visitor flow. A ticket is required to enter the building and exhibition. A small number of tickets will be available on the door for each time slot, but booking in advance is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Opening Weekend (October 4 and 5)

The same ticketing system will be in place, with timed entry slots available to book online.

Other Dates

From Monday, September 29 onwards (except October 4-5), The Harris will be open seven days a week with no ticket required for general entry.

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