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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 V&A Wedgwood Collection and Search the Archives.

Opening times

Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

Admission is free, no booking necessary.

Some tours and events have a separate charge, with discounts available to V&A and Art Fund members.

Facilities 

Find us at World of Wedgwood, where you can discover the V&A Wedgwood Collection alongside your afternoon tea or hands-on experience at the potter's wheel. Plan your visit here.

Enquiries

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

Galleries

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

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Kids enjoying a factory tour
Alan Wedgwood Reading Room

The Alan Wedgwood Reading Room is open to the public from Wednesday to Friday by appointment. 

Find out more at V&A Wedgwood Collection Archives · V&A, and contact us at [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
Volunteering

Join our incredible team of volunteers to help us unpack and catalogue the archives and collections. Contact us at [email protected] to find out more.

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V&A Entrance
Schools and Learning

We offer a lively programme of learning opportunities for KS1 and KS2

(Coming soon)

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V&A Entrance
Programme

Discover our programme of displays and events

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V&A Exhibition Space
People of Wedgwood

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].

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Black and white photograph of 7 female factory workers walking with plates in hand

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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