Wonderful to be back inside the Harris - the collection has been curated and our visit was a joy
Harris Museum and Art Gallery的点评
点评:We’d been eagerly awaiting the reopening of The Harris after its major, multi-year, multi-million pound refurbishment, and it has exceeded every possible expectation. It’s not just beautifully restored; it has been completely reimagined and given back to the people of Preston as a top-class cultural venue.
What was once a slightly bitty (though charming) collection is now presented with inspired curation. The new flow and interpretation are fantastic, connecting different exhibits in ways that are engaging and thought-provoking. We originally planned to pop in for an hour or so but ended up spending the entire afternoon completely absorbed—there's just so much to see and do.
We were also so pleasantly surprised to find that the brilliant Wallace & Gromit exhibition was completely free, which was a real treat for the whole family.
A special mention must go to every single staff member and volunteer we met. They weren't just helpful; they were incredibly friendly and visibly enthusiastic about the new space, which really added to the wonderful atmosphere.
I was also able to sign up for and receive a new library card - it took two minutes.
This isn't just a lick of paint; it's a total, triumphant transformation. The Harris has always been an incredible, standout example of civic architecture. I am now as enthusiastic about the inside as I have always been by the exterior.
翻译:我们一直翘首期盼哈里斯博物馆在耗资数百万英镑、历时数年的大规模翻新后重新开放,而它的盛况远远超出了我们的预期。它不仅修复得美轮美奂,更被彻底重新构思,以一流文化场所的身份回归普雷斯顿市民的视野。
曾经略显零散(但别具魅力)的藏品,如今以精妙的策展方式呈现。全新的布局和诠释令人赞叹,将不同的展品巧妙地连接起来,引人入胜,发人深省。我们原本计划只待一个小时左右,结果却沉浸其中,消磨了整个下午——这里精彩纷呈,令人目不暇接。
更让我们惊喜的是,精彩绝伦的《华莱士与格罗米特》展览竟然完全免费,这对于我们全家来说都是一份意外的惊喜。
特别要感谢我们遇到的每一位工作人员和志愿者。他们不仅乐于助人,而且热情友好,对这个全新的空间充满热情,为这里营造了美妙的氛围。
我还办好了新的借书证——只用了两分钟。
这可不是简单的粉刷,而是一次彻底的、令人惊艳的改造。哈里斯图书馆一直以来都是公共建筑的杰出典范。现在,我对它的内部装潢和它的外观一样充满热情。