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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 3DW
Tel: 01782 232323
About
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is home to diverse displays of art, local history, natural sciences and the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. The Ceramic Gallery includes a technical section illustrating the production techniques of pottery and also includes more unusual collections, such as the Keiller collection of 667 cow creamer jugs and the Marjorie Davies collection of nearly 300 frog mugs.
Discover our reimagined Staffordshire Hoard displays. The Hoard remains the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver ever discovered. Its contents and character tell a story of battling warriors, faiths old and new, and the rise of the Kingdom of Mercia.
See a Spitfire in the home city of its designer, Reginald Mitchell, in our brand-new gallery. The RAF donated Spitfire RW388 to Stoke-on-Trent in 1972. The aeroplane is a symbol of great design and engineering and represents the link between Stoke-on-Trent and the Spitfire’s designer, Reginald Joseph Mitchell.
The Natural Science Gallery explores the natural landscape and ecosystems around The Potteries. You can see the plants and animals that live nearby, the kind of places they live in and find out how the rocks laid down over millions of years have shaped our modern landscape and preserved evidence of ancient life.
Our Fine Art Gallery includes examples from the key artistic movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries such as urban and industrial painting- including the Camden Town School, and French-influenced early twentieth-century artists such as the Slade School and the Scottish Colourists.
Follow children’s trails and enjoy drop-in activities and special events.
Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon snack and relax in Violet’s Cafe and browse the Foyer Shop for unique quality gifts.
Guide Prices
Free admission.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the M6, exit at junction 15 or 16 and take the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent. Follow the signs for the City Centre, Cultural Quarter, and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Public Transport Directions
Bus services: 23, 23A every 10 minutes. 24 & 24A every 30 minutes. 25 every 10 minutes. Nearest car parks are Lichfield Street and John Street Multi Storey. More car parking is available on Meigh Street Multi Storey. Accessible by Public Transport: Stoke-on-Trent station is 2 miles away.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Free Entry
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Coach parking
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
- Mini Coach Parties Accepted
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar area
- Board/Flipchart
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Grounds for outdoor activities
- Mobile phone coverage
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Onsite Catering
- Passenger lift
- Postbox
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- Telephone (public)
- WiFi or internet access
Site Features
- English Heritage Property
- Welcome Host
Suitability
- School Trips
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
* The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is open to the general public from Wednesday to Sunday, with Tuesdays being available for school visits.
