Broadfield House Glass Museum

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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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.

Venue type

Museum

 Opening hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 12noon - 4.00pm
Bank Holiday Mondays: 12noon - 4.00pm
Opening times may vary for events, please check in advance.

Closed Mondays

 Admission charges

Admission free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Library

Additional info

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.

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

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.

Collection details

Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry

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

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Petrol Heads

1 May — 1 November 2009 *on now

A new exhibition featuring 17 petrol globes, motoring memorabilia and interactive activities for children. Take a nostalgic drive back in time.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Admission

Free

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Glass Hand-casting with Allister Malcolm

25 April — 29 August 2009 *on now

Make a treasured memento, a hand or foot cast in glass. Bring your camera to capture the moment.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • All ages

When

12-4pm

Where

Broadfield House Glass Museum

Admission

£17 per hand/foot
25th April, 23rd May, 20th June, 25th July and 29th August.

Petrol Heads

1 May — 1 November 2009 *on now

A new exhibition featuring 17 petrol globes, a bubble car, motoring memorabilia and interactive activities for children. Take a nostalgic drive back in time.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

12-4pm

Where

Broadfield House Glass Museum

Admission

FREE

Treasure Hunt

18 July — 30 August 2009

The museum is full of glass treasures. Follow the clues and find the treasures our staff have chosen. Make your own treasure to take home.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

12-4pm

Where

Broadfield House Glass Museum

Admission

FREE

Sticky Saturday - Jigsaw Plate

1 August 2009

Come along with your family and have a go at being messy and getting sticky...we'll tidy up!
Sessions run from 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

1:30-3:30pm

Where

Broadfield House Glass Museum

Admission

FREE

Transport Crafts

7 — 8 August 2009

Decorate a mini wooden car and ceramic vehicle money box.
Pre-booking essential.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

12:30-3pm

Where

Broadfield House Glass Museum

Admission

£2.50 12.30pm -1.30pm and 2pm - 3pm

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 face to face resources

The JAM Club's Sticky Saturdays

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone

Sticky Saturdays is our free Saturday family craft club hosted by Broadfield House Glass Museum on the 1st Saturday of every month, funning from 13.30-15.30. The activity lasts around 30 minutes leaving time to look around the exhibitions and site afterwards.

How to obtain

Check out Club leaflet on the Dudley Council website for more information on The JAM Club and Sticky Saturdays' other host venues. Contact Broadfield House Glass Museum on 01384 812745 for more details

The JAM Club's Sticky Saturdays

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone

Sticky Saturdays is our free Saturday family craft club hosted by Broadfield House Glass Museum on the 1st Saturday of every month, running from 13.30-15.30. The activity lasts around 30 minutes leaving time to look around the exhibitions and site afterwards.

How to obtain

Check out the Club leaflet on the Dudley Council website for more information on The JAM Club and Sticky Saturdays' other host venues. Contact Broadfield House Glass Museum on 01384 812745 for more details.

Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS
England

Website

www.glassmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

01384 812745

Fax

01384 812746

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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