Exhibitions
Picturing the Potteries
10 Dec 11 to 7 May 12
An evocative exhibition, exploring how artists and photographers have created striking images of the local area, from the nineteenth century to the present.
Artists and Printmakers
14 Jan 12 to 15 Apr 12
Featuring work from the Museum’s outstanding print collection, this exhibition focuses on a group of artists known as the Senefelder Group, active from 1910 to 1930.
Staffordshire Hoard: Dark Age Discovery
21 Jul 12 to 1 Sep 12
The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest and most valuable Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Now an exciting new exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will set it in its historical context and reveal the story of its discovery and conservation.
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Ceramics Gallery Talks
The Friends of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and the Northern Ceramic Society are presenting a series of informal talks on ceramic subjects by NCS members using the museum’s extensive collections.
The Hoard by torchlight & candlelight - Adults/Children
An exclusive and intimate evening with the Staffordshire Hoard. Enjoy the glitter of ancient gold by atmospheric lighting and discover the secrets of these historic artefacts and the latest findings.
Toddler Tuesday
Come and have fun discovering our wonderful collections at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery! 17 Jan | 21 Feb | 20 Mar | 24 Apr 10.15 - 11.15am. Free
"Going Underground" New Display
A display of c.30 items of coal mining memorabilia relating to the safety and comforts of miners working underground.
If Wards Could Talk New Display
10 Dec 11 to 7 May 12
A people’s history display featuring the stories of former patients, current and retired nurses, doctors and support workers.
An introduction to Video Editing
9 Feb 12
Learn the basics of how to edit digital video using Adobe Premiere Elements’, from capturing raw footage to creating a DVD. Lunch provided.
Titanic Trail
11 Feb 12 to 31 Dec 12
Follow the Titanic Trail around the museum and in a series of small displays discover the city’s links with the doomed ocean liner. Learn about various aspects of the Titanic, from Captain Smith’s loving cup to the fashions of the period.
Artists and Printmakers workshop
13 Feb 12
Join Jonathan Korejko in a printmaking activity for all the family, learn how these artists influenced popular culture through posters. Take inspiration from the Artists and Printmakers exhibition to create your own print to take away.
Digital Drop-ins
14 Feb 12 to 16 Feb 12
Join us for free drop-in activities that use digital technology to explore our exciting museum collections.
Rotten Roman's
14 Feb 12 to 16 Feb 12
Drop-in 10.30am – 12.30pm, 1.15 - 3pm, £1
Make a moving Roman Soldier puppet.
All children to be accompanied by an adult
Groups of 10 or more children please book in advance
Roman Legionaries
18 Feb 12
Meet Roman soldiers from the Ermine Street Guard as they march through the museum on their way to battle. Armoured legionaries will be on hand to describe aspects of life in the Roman army during the occupation of ancient Britain.
Titanic Science
17 Mar 12
Explore the science of the sinking of the Titanic. Try your hand at fascinating scientific experiments as you discover how the unsinkable liner met its watery doom.
A Journey through the Potteries
24 Mar 12
In conjunction with ‘Picturing the Potteries’ exhibition, local historian Andrew Dobraszczyc will take you on a journey through Stoke’s historic landscape.
'Shopscape' Photographic display
24 Mar 12 to 7 May 12
As part of Picturing the Potteries’ community engagement programme, photographer James Capper has been commissioned to explore Stoke-on-Trent’s culturally diverse and vibrant landscape through ‘shops’.
Costumes of the Gilded Age
1 Apr 12
History Wardrobe, who specialise in historical costumed interpretation, will be commemorating the Titanic's first and only voyage. They will be inviting you back to April 1912, by taking you on an evocative journey through Edwardian society.
Let's all go to the Music Hall - The Good Old Days
14 Apr 12
In a tribute to the Edwardian period Mow Cop Players will be performing a recreation of a glorious Edwardian Music Hall. Packed with comedy and all your sing along favourites.
Titanic - The Return of a Dream
21 Apr 12
In this highly acclaimed presentation, the story of the ship - from her conception in 1907 to rediscovery in 1985 - is told in dramatic fashion. An emotional performance, illustrated with audio effects, music and props.
