Museum of Lancashire, Preston

Stanley Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 4YP
England

Website

www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

E-mail

museumoflancashire@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone

01772 534075

Fax

01772 534079

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If you haven't yet heard the news the Museum of Lancashire has now closed for an exciting refurbishment and redevelopment project.

Follow our Grand Designs into the future at the museum, currently hidden from public view as she undergoes a complete facelift.

Once reopen we'd like to invite you for your first taste of the Lancashire story which will signpost you to the diverse heritage across the county. Seven interactive galleries along with new visitor facilities such as a shop, cafe and improved access for the disabled are just some of the new amenities that will be on offer when the renovation is finished in 2011.

Keep checking our web page for further updates and follow her virtual progress online. Be prepared for the unveiling of a new and fascinating story in 2011 when she reveals herself in all her splendour.

Wondering where to go in 2010? Why not check out one of our other inspiring Lancashire Museums venues, from Castles to Country Houses, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Situated within a Grade ll listed building. Discover our Victorian schoolroom, enjoy a tour through the Home Front during World War 2 and Fast Forward to the Fifties. Includes three fascinating regimental galleries with colourful uniforms,splendid swords and souvenirs and artefacts from Spain and the Raj.

Special exhibitions and events on a regular basis with a particular emphasis on Family Friendly activities during school holidays.