are underway with a potential new operator. We will keep you updated on progress.", but by 16 August 2017 that statement had been removed and the website simply stated "Museum of Lancashire is closed except for pre-booked school visits. Schools are still welcome to book all learning sessions." In July 2019 following approval of an ongoing annual budget of £155,000 to maintain the facility, the leader of Lancashire County Council, Keith Iddon, stated "The 'ultimate ambition' for the Museum of Lancashire in Preston is for it to reopen". See also Listed buildings in Preston, Lancashire References External links Museum information Museums in Preston World War I museums in the United Kingdom Military and war museums in England Regimental museums in England History museums in Lancashire World War II museums in the United Kingdom Local museums in Lancashire Thomas Rickman buildings Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire Grade II listed museum buildings