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About the V&A Wedgwood Collection

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About us

Fire your imagination with the V&A Wedgwood Collection. Discover a story of creativity and community; of changing tastes, industry and society, told through a unique ceramics collection and UNESCO-recognised archive, in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries.

Find out more @vawedgwood on FacebookInstagram & X. You can also explore the V&A Wedgwood Collection online at Explore the Collections and Search the Archives.

 

Opening times

Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

Admission is free and you don’t need to book.

Some tours and events carry a separate charge, with discounts for V&A members and Art Fund members.

 

Facilities 

The V&A Wedgwood Collection is located in World of Wedgwood, where you can experience the home of the Wedgwood brand by taking part in a Factory Tour, Afternoon Tea or getting hands-on with clay at the potter's wheel. Plan your visit here 

 

Enquiries

Have a question about something in the Collection or Archive, or interested in volunteering with us? Email us at [email protected]

Access

The V&A Wedgwood Collection is step-free and wheelchair accessible. 

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V&A Entrance
Galleries

Discover a story of creativity, community and ceramics, bringing over 260 years of Wedgwood to life for all ages.

Gallery 2 (1795 to today) is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays until Spring 2025.

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Kids enjoying a factory tour
Alan Wedgwood Reading Room

The Alan Wedgwood Reading Room is open to the public Wednesday to Friday by appointment. Contact [email protected] to arrange your visit.

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Exhibition and Displays

Find out about our events programme  

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V&A Exhibition Space

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V&A Wedgwood Tour
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V&A Portland Vase
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Test Trials
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V&A Museum