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Oyster reef sculpture

Our museum is showcasing an oyster reef sculpture which children at a local school have created.

Yarm School Oyster Sculpture close up

Volunteer profile | Rita

Rita volunteers in the museum's Victorian Street and can usually be seen serving sweet treats to our visitors every Wednesday. We caught up with her to find out more.

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The Red Dress community exhibition

The Dressing our Identity community exhibition, in the museum's Music Room, is a celebration of the rich diverse culture within our Stockton community.    

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The Discovery Tour: Viking Age at Preston Park Museum

For the last week of the Fearsome Craftsmen exhibition, Preston Park Museum had special permission from Ubisoft to run sessions of Discovery Tour: Viking Age, an immersive educational gaming experience...

Families playing the Discovery Tour at Preston Park Museum

Lawrence and Lucy – A Preston Park love story

Did you know that Preston Hall has its very own love story, which echoes scenes from Downton Abbey? Step back in time 100 years, and just like in the popular...

Lawrence And Lucy Willow Sculptures In The Walled Garden At Preston Park

A day in the life of … A Collection’s Assistant

My name is Carolyn and I am an MA student from Durham University studying Museum & Artefact Studies, part of my course involves a placement of 20 days. I was...

Hanging 'Giant Head of Ben' portrait for an exhibition

Autumn at Preston Park

As summer comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming the change in weather and digging out our cosy jumpers. It’s one of our favourite times of year as...

Blackberries Ripening At Preston Park

Victorian Beauty

The history of Victorian makeup is a fascinating one; from using deadly arsenic to achieve a translucent complexion, to women using secret back doors to purchase beauty products, here we...

Collection Of Victorian Glass Perfume Bottles Including Lavender And Violet De Parme

Latest news from the Walled Garden – Summer

Our Park and Gardens Coordinator, Beka shares what she is looking forward to in the garden at Preston Park Museum this summer and what changes you can expect to see...

Willow Sculpture Of Lucy Judson In The Walled Garden At Preston Park Museum