The New Museum of Wedgwood

The Wedgwood Museum is due to re-open to the public in the autumn and will contain one of the largest worldwide display of 250 years of Wedgwood history. The contents will include items from the ceramics collection, more than 75,000 manuscripts and items of correspondence plus a fine art collection including works by Stubbs, Reynolds Romney and Singer Sargent.

The new state of the art digital reference library, research and education facilities will provide a learning experience embracing all ages and abilities and provide access to ensure that everybody can enjoy the heritage of the Potteries. The educational facility will be available to formal classes, life-long learners and specialist ceramic groups.  The new museum aims to be a centre of excellence and learning.

The Trust plans to hold special events in the future such as master classes, lectures, and family and community events. It will also be the home of the Friends of the Wedgwood Museum.

Visitors will benefit from the broad range of existing amenities, including shopping facilities, restaurants, toilets and extensive car and coach parking.

We look forward to welcoming you to the new museum in the near future.

June Bonell

Museum & Gallery Manager

Our dream has now become a reality as these photographs of the new Wedgwood Museum at Barlaston show. The exterior is now complete and has been officially handed over to the Museum Trust in order that the interior fit out may begin ready for the official opening later this year.