Exhibitions

Romantic Proposal

12 Dec 09 to 18 Apr 10
An exhibition exploring the rituals of courtship,from the medieval to the contemporary. There will be series of events and activities running throughout this exhibition. Check our website for details.

Stoke Your Fires Festival of Animation

2 Jan 10 to 27 Feb 10
Stoke Your Fires is back! Explore the fascinating world of traditional animation, stop-motion and computer generated imagery through exciting activities and events.

Building Jerusalem: Bethesda Chapel Reborn

23 Jan 10 to 9 May 10
Located opposite The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Chapel is one of the most significant historical buildings in the city. This timely exhibition explores the fascinating history of this former Methodist chapel and plans for the future.

The Staffordshire Hoard

13 Feb 10 to 7 Mar 10
A stunning selection of around 80 artefacts from the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found, including significant items never before seen in public. This is the first time that the hoard will be displayed in the county in which it w

Stoke Through Time - An Expression of a New Generation

13 Mar 10 to 25 Apr 10
Young people's multi-media artwork, inspired by the city’s past.

News

Clean Air Superheroes

26 Jan 10 to 2 May 10
Hi there, we’re the Clean Air Superheroes and we're on a mission to clean up the air in Stoke-on-Trent. You can find us at our new exhibition in the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

Papermaking workshop - make your own Valentine card

13 Feb 10
10am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm. Include your own poem in your card or write a poem in the poetry workshop. Event at The City Central Library 10am - 12pm and at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 1 - 4pm.

Under Wraps

16 Feb 10 to 18 Feb 10
Make a box for someone special. Drop-in, 10.30am - 4pm. £1.

Methodism in the Potteries: From Wesley to Bethesda

20 Feb 10
A talk by John Anderson. 2pm. Free.

Enter the Year of the Tiger

20 Feb 10
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Eastern culture as we celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional festivities. See the colourful lion and dragon dance and much more. 10.30am - 4pm. Free admission, small charge for some activities

Building Jerusalem: Bethesda in Context

23 Feb 10
Discover Hanley's Bethesda Chapel and its place in the local historical, social and cultural landscapes. Five week course in partnership with Keele University. To enrol call 01782 733436. 2 - 4pm

Designer Maker

26 Feb 10 to 30 Jun 10
Students from Staffordshire University 3-D art course display their work in the Changing Fashions gallery.

The History of Bethesda Methodist Chapel

27 Feb 10
A talk by John Booth. 2pm. Free.

Saxon Gold

27 Feb 10
Make a Saxon-style cross or brooch inspired by the Staffordshire Hoard. 10 - 4pm. Free.

The Saxons and their Gold

27 Feb 10
See the Staffordshire Hoard and discover what life was like in Anglo-Saxon Britain as warriors from the Poor Cnights of St Chads patrol the museum. 10.30am - 4pm. Free.

Staffordshire Hoard Study Day

6 Mar 10
Leading experts including Dr. Kevin Leahy and Dr. Roger Bland of the Portable Antiquities Scheme will discuss this remarkable Saxon find, giving their current thinking on the dates and origins of the 1600 gold and silver artefacts. There will be a charge for the day which will go towards purchasing the Hoard. Further details will be available shortly. Booking essential.

The Historic Chapels Trust: Its involvement with Bethesda Chapel and plans for the future

6 Mar 10
A talk by Dr Jenny Freeman. 2pm. Free.

Materials from the Earth

13 Mar 10
Join in with the earthly experiments presented by Keele University Postgraduate students as part of Science Week. Drop-in, 11am - 3pm. £1.

Future Science

20 Mar 10
Meet the popular characters from the world of science fiction. Discover the secrets behind the science of animatronics. 10.30am - 4pm. Free Admission. Watch our interactive show and try on the costumes. Theatre show £2.50, booking essential for show.