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The Harris Museum Reopens with a Bang: A New Era for Preston's Cultural Gem

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Nick Park, the celebrated creator of Wallace and Gromit, will officially re-open the doors of the Harris Museum in Preston, England, on Sunday, September 28th, after a four-year, £19m refurbishment. The Grade I-listed building has undergone a transformation to become the country's first "blended" museum, art gallery, and library. To mark the occasion, a special Wallace and Gromit exhibition, 'A Case at the Museum,' will be on display through the new year. The event will also feature a meet-and-greet opportunity for ten local residents who will be selected at random to join Nick Park and the Mayor of Preston during the official ribbon-cutting.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Harris Museum has undergone a £19m refurbishment over four years to become the country's first "blended" museum, art gallery, and library.
  • A special Wallace and Gromit exhibition, 'A Case at the Museum,' will be on display until the new year.
  • Ten local residents will have the chance to meet Nick Park and take part in the opening day festivities through a public nomination process.
  • Nominations are open to anyone with a Preston postcode (PR) and must be submitted by September 1st.
  • Ten winners will be selected at random to meet Nick Park and the Mayor of Preston during the official ribbon-cutting.

Statistics:

  • £19m: The total cost of the refurbishment.
  • 4 years: The duration of the refurbishment project.
  • 10: The number of local residents who will be selected to meet Nick Park and take part in the opening day festivities.
  • 28th September: The date of the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Sources:

  • The Lancashire Evening Post (Lancashire's Biggest and Heart of the County Newspaper since 1841) : https://www.lep.co.uk/
  • Harris Museum: (The Harris Museum and Art Gallery)

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