Stoke-on-Trent Museums
Stoke-on-Trent Museums are an ideal day out for all the family. Each of the museums has ongoing activities throughout the year, which are fun as well as educational. They challenge the idea: “Who said museums were boring??”
The four museums in Stoke-on-Trent are special in their own unique way and have something on offer for everyone. They are spread across the city.
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (Hanley)
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries. See their World War 2 Spitfire, Ozzy the famous pottery owl and visit the secret garden.
Find out more on the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery website.
Gladstone Pottery Museum (Longton)
Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal-burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Explore the cobbled yard, with huge bottle kilns and take part daily workshops.
Find out more on the Gladstone Pottery Museum website.
Etruria Industrial Museum (Etruria)
Etruria Industrial Museum is the last steam-powered potters' mill in Britain. The mill is 'in steam' seven times a year when the 1903 boiler is fired and historic machinery can be seen working. Situated on the canal, the museum also offers a family friendly interactive exhibition.
Find out more on the Etruria Industrial Museum website.
Ford Green Hall (Smallthorne)
Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber-framed farmhouse complete with period garden. An award-winning museum, the Hall offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.
Find out more on the Ford Green Hall website.
For opening times and admission costs please see visit website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure/museums/.
Stoke-on-Trent Museums
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that one in ten children in the U.K (approximately one million) have a speech or language difficulty?
In Stoke on Trent the figure is much higher than this - evidence from Sure Start local programmes suggests that more than half of the children in Stoke on Trent are at risk of a language or speech delay. This will impact significantly on the child's ability to learn and on future opportunities in life.
