Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about visiting, booking and using the collections at Harris Museum & Gallery.
Before you come
Most questions about the museum can be answered here. If your question is not covered, the visitor team is glad to help by phone or through the contact page, and they answer within two working days.
Information on this page is reviewed each season, so details such as opening hours and charges for special events may change between visits.
Entry to the permanent galleries is free. Some temporary exhibitions and ticketed events carry a charge, which is shown on the calendar before you book.
General visits do not need a booking. Guided tours, workshops and some previews do, and places are limited, so reserving early is advised.
All public floors are reached by step-free routes. Accessible toilets are on each level, and wheelchairs are available at the front desk on request.
Small bags are welcome. Large bags should be left in the cloakroom. Photography without flash is allowed in most galleries, but please check signs at the entrance of each room.
Yes. Learning sessions are tailored to the national curriculum and can be booked by teachers through the contact desk, with object handling included on request.
Getting help on the day
Staff at the front desk can explain the layout of the galleries, suggest routes for a short or long visit, and point you to the current exhibition guides.
- Free printed gallery map at reception
- Large-print labels in every main room
- Audio guide available for loan
The best answer to most questions is to come and look. The museum is built to be walked through slowly.
Membership and support
Members receive early access to previews, a quarterly programme letter and reduced prices on workshops. Membership fees support learning programmes and conservation of the collection.
To ask about membership, contact the team or read about the history of the museum.