All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Stoke-on-Trent

Explore the impact of industry on society at 6 industrial heritage museums in Stoke-on-Trent. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Stoke-on-Trent:

  1. Gladstone Pottery Museum1

    Gladstone Pottery Museum

     Stoke-on-Trent
    The Gladstone Pottery Museum is a unique working museum that showcases a medium-sized coal-fired pottery. This type of pottery was common in the North Staffordshire area of England from the time of the industrial revolution in the 18th century to the mid 20th century. Visitors can experience the historical and cultural significance of this industry and its impact on the region.
  2. Middleport Pottery2

    Middleport Pottery

     Stoke-on-Trent
    Middleport Pottery, home to Burleigh ware is the last working Victorian Pottery in the UK. It was acquired by The Prince's Regeneration Trust in June 2011 and is now a wonderful visitor attraction. With a beautiful cafe along the canal side and plenty for people to see and do. With various events an
  3. Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre3

    Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre

     Stoke-on-Trent
    With a team of highly knowledgeable and friendly sales advisers on hand, you can browse among what is said by many to be, the world's largest selection of limited editions, general ranges, exclusive shop designs, table lamps and shades all designed for the astute collector. All are displayed to brea
  4. Etruria Industrial Museum4

    Etruria Industrial Museum

     Stoke-on-Trent
    The Etruria Industrial Museum, situated in Etruria, Staffordshire, England, is a well-preserved example of a nineteenth-century British steam-powered potter's mill. This museum offers a unique glimpse into the industrial past of the region, showcasing the intricate workings of a steam-powered mill that was instrumental in the local pottery industry.
  5. Dudson Museum5

    Dudson Museum

     Stoke-on-Trent
    Discover over 200 years of pottery produced in Stoke-on-Trent by the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and enjoy the unique experience of stepping inside the Grade II listed bottle oven to view the collection and to tra
  6. Spode Museum6

    Spode Museum

     Stoke-on-Trent
    The Spode Museum houses a vast collection of ceramics that spans 200 years of Spode manufacture. The collection includes a wide range of pieces, from spectacular items made for royalty and the Great Exhibitions, to simple domestic wares. This diverse collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Spode's pottery over the centuries.