The Wedgewood Museum, Stoke-on-Trent

Wedgwood's founder preserved samples of the company's works and a museum of the collection first opened in May 1906. The museum tells the story of Josiah Wedgwood, his family, and the company he founded two-and-a-half centuries ago.

A new purpose-built Visitor Centre and Museum was built in 1975 and remodelled in 1985 with pieces displayed near items from the old factory works in cabinets of similar period.

The museum contains a video theatre and new gift shop as well as a demonstration area where visitors can watch pottery being made. A further renovation was carried out in 2000, and allows visitors access to the main factory itself.

The Minton Archive is a separate part of the collection. It comprises papers and drawings from 1793–1968 of the designs, manufacture and production of the pottery company, Minton and of the artistic and industrial archives of Royal Doulton. The liquidation of Wedgwood placed this collection under threat of break-up and sale.

There is a restaurant and tea room on the site, serving on Wedgwood ware.

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Closed Christmas Week.

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Ticket Prices

Single adult: £6.00
Child (5-16 years old): £5.00
Children under 5: Free
Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children): £18.00
Family ticket (1 adult and up to 4 children): £13.00
Concessions (over 60s, students): £5.00
Essential carers are admitted free of charge with the purchase of a single adult or child ticket.

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Email: bookings@wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk

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