Welcome to V&A Wedgwood Collection, the museum of Wedgwood’s design history and creative future located at the heart of the Potteries. From the extraordinary collection and UNESCO-recognised archives to fun family activities, there is something for everyone.
Opening times
Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission is free
Find out more
To find out more visit https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/wedgwood or follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. You can explore the V&A Wedgwood Collection online here and the archives here.
Enquiries
Have a question about something in the collection or archive, or interested in volunteering with us?
Email us at [email protected]
What's on at the V&A Wedgwood Collection
From 21 September 2023, visit the Art-Fund supported 'People of Wedgwood' project space, a community hub to celebrate and spotlight the people behind the pots.
Did you work at Wedgwood? Do you have a story to share with the V&A Wedgwood Collection? Leave a note in the feedback space on site, or get in touch at [email protected].
Learn the basics of hand building in this online beginner's ceramics course Inspired by the V&A South Kensington and V&A Wedgwood Collection.
We are delighted to announce the exhibition of new work by artist Jonny Briggs at the V&A Wedgwood Collection, the museum of Wedgwood’s design history and creative future located in the Potteries.
7th June - 24th September 2023
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Journey through the galleries that comprise over 165,000 works of art, ceramics, manuscripts and photographs charting the Wedgwood factory’s history, designs and ceramic production.
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Discover the story of the iconic Wedgwood anti-slavery medallion. Co-curated with a community panel of young people and activists, this display explores the story of Wedgwood's protest medallion and its continuing importance today. Created in collaboration with Grace Barrett of I Am Ally, and students from City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.
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An exciting new acquisition, the 'Campanula' tea and coffee set designed by Paul Follot for Wedgwood, accompanied by the design drawings. The set was owned by fashion designer and Creative Director of Chanel, Karl Largerfeld, and was acquired from his estate. It is a rare and unusual example of Follot's designs for Wedgwood, and a wonderful example of the Wedgwood company's tradition of working with innovative artists.
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Ever wondered what it was like to work in the Wedgwood factory? Our brand new, free family trail will help you and your family explore the V&A Wedgwood Collection. Encounter real Wedgwood workers drawn straight from the archives, from George Eaton the oven man to Millie Taplin the head paintress, and collect stamps along the way. You can then transform your booklet into colourful bunting to keep as a memento of your day with us!
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Throughout 2023, discover the secrets of the collection through an evolving programme, Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection. As we launch into a major cataloguing and digitisation project, explore Wedgwood history with us through regularly changing themed displays.
