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China, Porcelain, Glass & Ceramics Museums in the UK

Included below are China, porcelain, glass & ceramics museums in the UK, such as Lancaster City Museum. Britain's Finest selection of China, porcelain, glass & ceramic museums house collections from around the world. Many of the collections are rare dating back to the 10th century.

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Lancaster City Museum

Market Square, Lancaster

Lancaster City Museum is situated in the former town hall and spread over two floors with collections illustrating the history and archaeology of Lancaster and North Lancashire. One of the permanent exhibitions on the upper floor is devoted to the... more

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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery

Chequer Road, Doncaster

Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is a purpose built Museum, opened in 1964 to display various collections of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art. The King´s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Gallery houses one... more

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Hull University Art Collection

The University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull

This small outstanding University of Hull Art Collection specialises in paintings, sculpture, drawings and prints produced in Britain between 1890 and 1940. Included are works by Beardsley, Sickert, Steer, Lucien Pissarro, John, Spencer, Wyndham... more

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Royal Cornwall Museum

River Street, Truro

The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Truro, and the permanent collection covers a wide range from Cornish History and minerals through to an Egyptian room, with a genuine Egyptian mummy. There is a... more

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Jordan Well, Coventry

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: Located in the historic centre of Coventry, next to the Cathedral ruins, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is the cultural hub of the city. Visit us for FREE to immerse yourself and your family in arts, history and... more

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Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum

Towneley Holmes Road, off Todmorden Road, Burnley

Towneley Hall was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years until 1902. Displays include oil and watercolour paintings, studio pottery, Royal Lancastrian Pilkington Pottery, regional oak furniture. The Hall contains fine period rooms,Great... more

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Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology

Beaumont Street, Oxford

You could spend days and days in the Ashmolean, the world’s first university museum, and still not see everything this Oxford treasure trove has to offer. Make a beeline for such gems as the lantern carried by gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes, a... more

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Torre Abbey Historic House & Gallery

The Kings Drive, Torquay

Torre Abbey Historic House was built in 1196 for the 'White Canons', a silent order and one of the richest in England. it is home to the echoing Spanish Barn, where 400 sailors from the Spanish Armada were held captive. The later rooms were used as a... more

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Argyle Street, Glasgow

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in July 2006 following a £35 million restoration project. 8,000 objects are on display along with the new hands-on Discovery Centres. One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed here, from fine... more

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Nature in Art

Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester

Nature in Art is the world´s only museum dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature. Displays embrace 2- & 3-D work in all mediums and styles from across the world, spanning 1500 years. So typically,you'll find exotic oriental treasures and... more

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Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley

Cannon Hall Museum, first opened as a museum in 1957 and is now home to `Charge´, the Regimental Museum of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary´s Own). With fine collections of furniture, glassware, colourful pottery all displayed in period... more

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Fishbourne Roman Palace

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester

This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases of building and dates from the time of the Roman invasion in AD43. The museum is built on the... more

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Paisley Museum & Art Galleries

High Street, Paisley

The Paisley Museum & Art Galleries is home to the world´s largest collection of Paisley Shawls, a selection of which are always on display. Museum staff demonstrate the weaving techniques on reproductions of the original Jacquard looms used in the... more

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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms

The Parade, Leamington Spa

This award winning Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms has a fine art collection, an exhibition on the history of Royal Leamington Spa, cabinets of curiosities, gallery of interactive exhibits, Hammam (restored Turkish bath),... more

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Peter Scott Gallery

Lancaster University, Lancaster

The Peter Scott Gallery presents a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and associated events. The gallery is located on Lancaster University Campus and houses the University´s International Art Collection. The University´s stunning collection... more

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Allen Gallery

Church Street, Alton

The Allen Gallery houses an outstanding collection of ceramics, nearly 1900 items dating from 1250 to the present day. Also on display are the unique Elizabethan Tichborne spoons, 12 silver-gilt spoons by Christpher Wace, a range of delightful... more

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Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery

St Faith's Street, Maidstone

At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan manor house, highlights include: A 2,500 year old Egyptian mummy, Maidstone´s... more

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Holburne Museum of Art

Great Pulteney Street, Bath

Holburne Museum is a beautiful building in its own grounds at the top of the most impressive street in Georgian England. It houses Bath´s most exciting display of fine and decorative art assembled around the collection of Bath resident Sir William... more

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Clifton Park Museum

Clifton Lane, Rotherham

Clifton Park Museum is situated within Clifton House, built in 1783 as the home of Joshua Walker, the founder of Rotherham Ironworks. Inside is Britain´s finest collection of Rockingham Pottery along with glassware of South Yorkshire from the 18th... more

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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery

Chapel Road, Worthing

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1908, this beautiful Edwardian building is home to a fascinating collection of toys and costume that is amongst the largest in the country. Also on display is a collection of fine and decorative art, with... more

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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is famous for its collection of 20th century furniture, glass, textiles and jewellery, including examples by leading designers. There is an extensive ceramics collection, much Art Deco and an excellent collection of Art... more

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City Museum & Records Office

Museum Road, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth

City Museum & Records Office is dedicated to local history, `The Story of Portsmouth´ display room settings showing life in Portsmouth from the 17th century to the 1950s. Experience the different life-styles from the working poor to the affluent... more

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The Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle

With its wonderful history and outstanding collections there is always something to inspire at The Bowes Museum. One of the most important museums outside London, it contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North... more

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Guildford House Gallery

155 High Street, Guildford

Guildford House Gallery fascinating 17th century Grade I listed town house located on the High Street. It houses Guildford House gallery: a changing exhibition space offering a varied programme of art and craft shows, workshops and talks; a craft... more

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Swansea Museum

Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea

The Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales that opened in 1841 and houses a diverse range of collections reflecting the passions of the Victorian founders. The Museum displays an exceptional collection of objects from an Egyptian mummy to a... more

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Manchester Art Gallery

Mosley Street, Manchester

Manchester Art Gallery houses the city´s magnificent art collection. An oustanding Pre-Raphaelite collection and Gallery of Craft and Design, hosting a lively programme of exhibitions and events in stunning Victorian and contemporary surroundings.... more

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Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon

The Square, Barnstaple

The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon: The Museum tells the story of North Devon, and its historic centre Barnstaple, the wildlife, history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Discover river life in the Tarka Gallery, and 'swim'... more

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Shire Hall Gallery

Market Square, Stafford

The Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly used as the Crown Court, the Shire Hall Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring a wide... more

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Queens Road, Bristol

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects. There is a choice of 20 galleries over 3 floors full of spectacular collections of regional, national and international importance. Some of the treasures include... more

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Beaney Art Museum & Library

18 High Street, Canterbury

From ancient Egyptian artefacts to objects from history originating in the east Kent area, the Beaney Art Museum and Library in the heart of the city of Canterbury is stuffed with wonderful exhibits. Archaeologists have been exploring the countryside... more

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Derby Museum & Art Gallery

The Strand, Derby

The Derby Museum & Art Gallery, opened in 1879, houses the internationally important collection of major paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97). Also on display is a fine collection of Derby porcelain, made in the city since 1750. Derbyshire... more

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New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

53 New Walk, Leicester

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is situated within the historic New Walk area of the city. In 1849, the Literary & Philosophical Society formally presented to the town its various collections; these have grown and developed over the past 150 years to... more

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Shipley Art Gallery

Prince Consort Road, Gateshead

The Shipley Art Gallery combines a dazzling display of jewellery, ceramics, textiles and furniture alongside stunning historical artworks. Over 700 breathtaking pieces by the county´s leading craft makers and a collection of paintings including Dutch... more

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Victoria Art Gallery

Bridge Street, Bath

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath and North East Somerset´s art gallery houses a substantial permanent collection. On display, in the recently refurbished Upper Gallery, are paintings by Gainsborough, Turner and Sickert, and many other leading artists from... more

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Queen Street, Exeter

At the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery you´dd find archaeology to zoology. This fine building holds outstanding collections of local and national importance. Archaeology and Local History Galleries present finds from c.500,000 years ago to... more

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Harris Museum & Art Gallery

Market Square, Preston

There’s nothing quite like having a wonder around the local museum to get a feel for a town and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston is no exception. Its wealth of information about the people, places, history and economy of the area is a... more

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The Museum of Somerset

Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton

To really get a sense of the history of this beautiful county, head off to the Museum of Somerset where everyday objects and unusual finds tell the story of the area. Perhaps the prize exhibit is the Frome Hoard, the largest collection of Roman coins... more

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Royal Pump Room Museum

Crown Place, Harrogate

Royal Pump Room Museum, which is housed in Harrogate´s premier spa building and the site of Europe´s strongest sulphur well, tells the story of Harrogate as a spa. The distinctive octagonal building was built in 1842 by Isaac Shutt and re-opened in... more

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American Museum in Britain

Claverton Manor, Bath

Opened in 1961, the American Museum in Britain was the original idea of Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn who wanted to show the achievements of Americans in decorative arts. A series of 18 period rooms demonstrate how Americans lived between the late... more

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Dorman Museum

Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

The Dorman Museum was completely refurbished and expanded to give eight galleries filled with different themes, stories and objects. Explore `Earth in Space´ or take a dive into our interactive gallery based on water. Experience life in a bomb... more

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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Shirehall, Market Avenue, Norwich

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Used as a prison from the 14th century, the Castle became a museum in 1894. Norwich Castle has outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural... more

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Old Town Hall Museum

Old Town Hall, High Street, Hastings

The Old Town Hall Museum was built in 1823 and opened as a museum in 1949, with displays on the history of Hastings. The displays cover the town as a Napoleonic garrison and the rise of this Victorian resort.... more

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Museum of East Asian Art

12 Bennett Street, Bath

The Museum of East Asian Art is situated in a restored Georgian building. The collection was founded by Brian McElney, a retired solicitor who practised in Hong Kong. This unique Museum houses a fine collection of objects from all over East Asia,... more

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The Burrell Collection

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow

The Burrell Collection was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell and is housed in a purpose built gallery within Pollok Country Park. This priceless collection consists of some 8000 items of European, Near Eastern and Oriental... more

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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery was built in 1824, this Georgian castellated mansion was originally home to the Crawshay family and is set in 160 acres of parkland. The collections include extensive 20th century fine art with many Welsh... more

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Geffrye Museum

136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London

Set in former almshouses, the Geffrye Museum presents the changing style of the English Domestic interior through a series of 11 period rooms from 1600 to the present day. One of London´s best-loved museums, the Geffrye is named after the former Lord... more

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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1885 and is home to one of the world´s largest collections of pre-Raphaelite art, with works by Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and Holman Hunt. It also hosts a fine collection of 18th and 19th century art,... more

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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Castle Street, Carlisle

Tullie House Museum has refurbished two of its permanent galleries to improve the display of its nationally important collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. This exciting development incorporates new interpretation including an innovative multimedia... more

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Museum of Edinburgh

Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the story of Edinburgh from pre-historic times to the present day. The Museum´s treasures include the National Covenant, the great charter demanding religious freedoms, signed in... more

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Pontefract Museum

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Salter Row, Pontefract

Pontefract Museum is set in a flamboyant Art Nouveau building with many original furnishings that was originally a Carnegie free library. The museum traces the history of Pontefract, from the civil war, the liquorice factories to life in a workhouse.... more

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