Exhibitions
Picturing the Potteries
10 Dec 11 to 7 May 12
An evocative exhibition, exploring how artists and photographers have created striking images of the local area, from the nineteenth century to the present.
Artists and Printmakers
14 Jan 12 to 15 Apr 12
Featuring work from the Museum’s outstanding print collection, this exhibition focuses on a group of artists known as the Senefelder Group, active from 1910 to 1930.
Staffordshire Hoard: Dark Age Discovery
21 Jul 12 to 1 Sep 13
The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest and most valuable Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Now an exciting new exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will set it in its historical context and reveal the story of its discovery and conservation.
News
Ceramics Gallery Talks
The Friends of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and the Northern Ceramic Society are presenting a series of informal talks on ceramic subjects by NCS members using the museum’s extensive collections.
Toddler Tuesday
Come and have fun discovering our wonderful collections at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery! 17 Jan | 21 Feb | 20 Mar | 24 Apr 10.15 - 11.15am. Free
"Going Underground" New Display
A display of c.30 items of coal mining memorabilia relating to the safety and comforts of miners working underground.
If Wards Could Talk New Display
10 Dec 11 to 7 May 12
A people’s history display featuring the stories of former patients, current and retired nurses, doctors and support workers.
Titanic Trail
11 Feb 12 to 31 Dec 12
Follow the Titanic Trail around the museum and in a series of small displays discover the city’s links with the doomed ocean liner. Learn about various aspects of the Titanic, from Captain Smith’s loving cup to the fashions of the period.
Titanic Science
17 Mar 12
Explore the science of the sinking of the Titanic. Try your hand at fascinating scientific experiments as you discover how the unsinkable liner met its watery doom.
Keele Recital
21 Mar 12
Keele University will be presenting a free lunchtime recital and public lecture at the museum on Wednesday 21 March in the Forum Theatre.
Operation Spitfire
23 Mar 12
A special film screening in support of the restoration of the City’s own Spitfire. See rare avchive film of the development, achievement and great success of the most beautiful plane in history.
A Journey through the Potteries
24 Mar 12
In conjunction with ‘Picturing the Potteries’ exhibition, local historian Andrew Dobraszczyc will take you on a journey through Stoke’s historic landscape.
'Shopscape' Photographic display
24 Mar 12 to 7 May 12
As part of Picturing the Potteries’ community engagement programme, photographer James Capper has been commissioned to explore Stoke-on-Trent’s culturally diverse and vibrant landscape through ‘shops’.
Greasy Pencil. Inky Fingers
27 Mar 12
In conjunction with the Artist and Printmaker exhibition, esteemed Leek based artist Eric England will discuss the art form of Lithography, its origins, invention and development, from Aloys Senefelder to the present day.
Costumes of the Gilded Age
1 Apr 12
History Wardrobe, who specialise in historical costumed interpretation, will be commemorating the Titanic's first and only voyage. They will be inviting you back to April 1912, by taking you on an evocative journey through Edwardian society.
Words from the Wards
2 Apr 12
Based on some of the stories collected by hospital history project ‘If Wards Could Talk’, Kate DeRight, an American-born, Birmingham-based performer brings five wonderful characters and their stories to life.
Proud Peacocks
3 Apr 12 to 5 Apr 12
Make your own peacock hat to wear with pride.
Eggciting Eggcups
10 Apr 12 to 12 Apr 12
Make a decorative air-drying clay egg cup to take home.
Let's all go to the Music Hall - The Good Old Days
14 Apr 12
In a tribute to the Edwardian period Mow Cop Players will be performing a recreation of a glorious Edwardian Music Hall. Packed with comedy and all your sing along favourites.
Titanic - The Return of a Dream
21 Apr 12
In this highly acclaimed presentation, the story of the ship - from her conception in 1907 to rediscovery in 1985 - is told in dramatic fashion. An emotional performance, illustrated with audio effects, music and props.