About the Exhibition
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Richard Harris, the award-winning actor and global star who never lost his deep connection to Limerick, his hometown. From his early years as a gifted athlete and lover of poetry to his rise on London’s stages and Hollywood screens, Harris forged a path marked by talent, resilience, and fearless reinvention.
A collaboration between the Harris Family, the Hunt Museum, and University College Cork (UCC), the exhibition draws on the remarkable Harris Archive, generously donated to UCC by the actor’s family in 2022. Opening on 4th July 2025 and running until 16th November 2025 at the Hunt Museum in Limerick—Harris’ beloved birthplace—Role of a Lifetime promises to be an immersive celebration of one of Ireland’s most charismatic and celebrated actors.
Spanning Harris’s extraordinary career, the exhibition highlights key moments such as his breakthrough performance in This Sporting Life, his iconic roles in Camelot, The Field, Gladiator, and Harry Potter, as well as his adventures as a singer, poet, and director. It also explores his complex personal life, his passion for rugby and the seaside town of Kilkee, and his final years as a revered elder statesman of stage and screen.
Above all, this is a portrait of a man who remained unapologetically himself—equal parts rebel, romantic, and raconteur—leaving behind a rich cultural legacy that continues to inspire today.
Exhibition Highlights
- A timeline tracing Richard Harris’ journey from childhood, to rising thespian, to family man, to film icon
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Harris’ Golden Globe Awards
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The iconic crown from Camelot
- Harris memorabilia from the Limerick Film Archive
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His cherished rugby jersey
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Never-before-seen photographs and family film footage offering an intimate glimpse into Harris’ life on and off the screen
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Insight into Harris’ acting method and creative process
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A look at how he faced and overcame challenges, including with dyslexia
Black and white photo of Richard Harris in normal dress sitting on a bicycle with a crown on his head on a beach at the waterside. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
Black and white professional head shot of Harris, early in his career. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
Black and white photograph of a toddler sitting on the steps of a house. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
Black and white photograph of Harris and Elizabeth, with their three sons. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
Black and white photograph of Harris and Elizabeth, with their three sons. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
Exhibition Details
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime
Dates: 4 July to 16 November 2025
Admission: General admission fee for adults. Children under 16 go free!
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm, Tuesday to Saurday, 11am – 5pm, Sunday, we are closed on Mondays.
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Richard Harris in his Savoy Rooms. Richard Harris Archive, University College Cork.
“There is nothing
more
to do
but I forge a smile
in the future
I hear the ghosts laughter
I laugh back”
Richard Harris. Attached To The Thatched Roof (1971).
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Other Upcoming Richard Harris Events:
Special Event: Q&A and Screening of The Ghost of Richard Harris
The Hunt Museum in collaboration with The Belltable will also be hosting a Q&A with Jared Harris followed by a screening of the Adrian Sibley documentary, The Ghost of Richard Harris on Friday, 4 July 2025.
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Event details
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