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The Hall and Its People
Explore the history and discover the ambitions of the two families that made Preston Park what it is today - the Fowlers (Georgian era) and the Ropners (Victorian era).


Collectors & Collecting
See the famous The Dice Players painting by Georges de La Tour in our new Collecting Gallery. We also have four other exciting galleries for you to explore.


The River Tees
The River Tees has defined the lives of people of the borough for centuries. Discover how people came to settle, and the trades and skills they brought with them.


Clocking Off
Discover how life has changed for people of Stockton over the last 200 years, including toys as well as everyday household appliances and what they did for entertainment.


Exhibition
We have an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, which provide the opportunity for organised groups to display their own objects and archives, supported by those from the museum’s collection.
