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'Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection': Behind-the-scenes tours - Connections & Networks

V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Unpacking Project at V&A Wedgwood Collection with a guided tour around our collection storage space. Discover the Connections and Networks in our Wedgwood story.

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The V&A Wedgwood Collection reserve stores storage

At V&A Wedgwood Collection we are in the midst of a project to unpack and catalogue our stored collections - more than 65,000 objects. For Heritage Open Days join us on a guided tour through our collections storage to learn more about how we care for the collection and the creativity behind the objects we are unwrapping. Learn how the themes of Connections and Networks are important in the story of Wedgwood.



















Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:
11.00am to 12.00pm
Thursday 12 September:
11.00am to 12.00pm
Friday 13 September:
11.00am to 12.00pm

Location & directions

V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER

Directions:
Follow visitor signs to World of Wedgwood and the main visitor car park. V&A Wedgwood Collection is to the left of the World of Wedgwood visitor entrance and can be accessed via the main visitor entrance doors and the pink V&A corridor.
Contact on day:
World of Wedgwood
Telephone number:
+441782282986

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Tours of our stores have a maximum capacity of 10 people. Our Heritage Open Day tours are free of charge. To ensure your place, please book via the link on the World of Wedgwood website.
Booking contact name:
World of Wedgwood
Booking telephone number:
+441782282986
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/content/unpacking-wedgwood
Booking opens:
19 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This tour is not suitable for children under 14 years of age, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. The space is accessible for wheelchairs but we cannot allow mobility scooters into the space. The tour will involve some walking but seating is available in areas when we are standing still.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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