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.
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 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 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 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: www.stoke.gov.uk/museums.
Find out about the events and activities planned for these museums in September to December.
