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Discovering hidden treasures in the museum store

At Preston Park Museum & Grounds, we’re on an exciting journey of discovery, thanks to our collections team and dedicated volunteers. As part of the Decluttering Preston Park Museum National...

Wooden wheeled horse

Caring for Our Collections: The importance of safety in museums

At Preston Park Museum, our Dynamic Collections project is in full swing, with over 3,000 objects carefully inventoried and packed by our dedicated staff and volunteers. They will go on...

Objects containing lead are clearly labelled

Meet the Team | Dynamic Collections

 Preston Park Museum & Grounds has been awarded £237,000 of National Heritage Lottery Funding as part of the Dynamic Collections Project. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able reshape...

Museum volunteers archiving objects

Volunteer profile | Christine & David

Gallery stewards Christine and David, have volunteered with us for 11 years. If you visit us on a Wednesday, you'll probably see them as soon as you walk through our...

Christine & David volunteers

Meet the Team | Craig

Come and meet Craig, part of our small but mighty learning team!

Craig Beckham

The museum is a fun place for little ones

If you’re worried about bringing children to the museum, don’t be! We love seeing our younger visitors and have lots for them to explore and interact with.

Girl playing with construction toys in Blue Gallery

Wildlife tips for your garden this winter

We're very passionate about looking after our wildlife, especially in the winter. Check out our top tips so you can make a difference to the wildlife in your garden.

Robin

Winter wildlife to spot in the park

The park is home to all kinds of wildlife from woodland birds to beautiful flowers. It's a wonderful place to explore in the winter.

View Of The Hall And Winter Garden On A Frosty Day

Highly coveted national heritage award goes to Preston Park Museum & Grounds

We've delighted secured a national award which recognises the high quality of our educational programme for schools.

Jo & Craig Sandford Award 2023