Visit

Following the government’s latest announcement on local coronavirus restrictions, the museum will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Our team will be continuing to develop new online events and activities during this period so please visit our website or follow our social media channels for the latest information.

Although the museum is temporarily closed you can still purchase items from our shop with our new Call and Collect Service. Choose from a wide range of merchandise featured on our website https://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/visit/gift-shop/ and call us to order, pay and arrange a safe location to collect outside the museum.

Foyer Shop

Find that perfect gift or souvenir in our Foyer Shop.

Museum Closed

Following the government’s latest announcement on local coronavirus restrictions, the museum will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Find Us

Bethesda St, Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm

For Families

Find out about the range of fun family-friendly activities we offer and plan your visit.

Temporary Changes to Access

From Monday 2 March work will be starting on our exciting new Spitfire Gallery. Click here to stay up-to-date with any temporary effects the work might have on access to our building or services.

Museum Guide [PDF]

Download our guide to the layout of the museum to help you plan your visit.

Admission Free

We offer free public WiFi at the museum – simply connect to ‘SotCC-Guest’ and complete the registration page.

Our Access and Learning Policy can be found here.

Galleries and Displays

Discover the story of The Potteries through exciting displays of art, local history, natural sciences and the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics.

Café

The museum café offers a range of refreshments including freshly made sandwiches, baked potatoes and local delicacy – Staffordshire Oatcakes.