|
Broadfield House Glass Museum
|
|
|
Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
DY6 9NS
West Midlands
England
|
|
The pavilion at Broadfield House Glass Museum by night. Courtesy of the Museum.
| |
|
|
Collection details
Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry
|
|
|
Facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
[ icon key ]
|
Library, archives and store are available to researchers by appointment only. Guided tours for pre-booked groups are available jointly with the Red House Glass Cone.
|
|
|
|
|
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01384 812745
General information (Fax)
:
01384 812746
E-mail
:
glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk
Website
:
www.glassmuseum.org.uk
|
|
Open
Tuesday - Sunday: 12noon - 4.00pm
Bank Holiday Mondays: 12noon - 4.00pm
Opening times may vary for events, please check in advance.
|
|
Closed
Closed Mondays
|
|
Admission charges
Admission free
|
|
Description
Situated in the historic Stourbridge glass quarter, Broadfield House Glass Museum is one of the best glass museums in the world. It has a magnificent collection of British glass, much of which was made in the Stourbridge area, from 18th century tableware to Victorian cameo vases, historic paperweights to modern sculptural pieces. Permanent displays and temporary exhibitions celebrate the magical art of glassmaking. There is also a glassmaking studio where visitors can watch and wonder at the glassmakers' skills.
|
|
Collections description
The history of glass and glassmaking in Britain from the 17th century to present day, in particular the Stourbridge glass industry. The collection includes archival material and equipment, as well as glass objects, focusing on tableware and decorative glass.
|
|
|
|
Key artists and exhibits
18th century tableware
;
drinking glasses
;
19th century coloured glass
;
Victorian Cameo vases
;
John Northwood & the Portland Vase
;
George & Thomas Woodall
;
20th century factory glass
;
pressed glass
;
Carnival glass
;
paperweights
;
Studio glass from 1960s to present day
;
contemporary glass
|
|
Articles
Rare Roman Glass On Display At Broadfield House
Things To Do Over Christmas In Museums And Galleries In The West Midlands
|
|
Trails
Get Your Christmas Presents Here - At A Museum Or Gallery!
|
|
Events
The Danger of the Image
Exhibition (temporary)
|
|
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
|
|
|
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
|
|
|
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
|
|
|
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
|
|
|
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
|
|
|
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
|
|
|
Facilities
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
|
|
