Broadfield House Glass Museum


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Compton Drive
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9NS

Tel: +44 (0)1384 812 745
Email: glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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. The Museum has a magnificent collection of British glass, much of it made locally, dating from the 17th century up to the present day.

An exciting programme of events and temporary exhibitions compliment the glass displays and celebrate the magical art of glassmaking. There is also a glassmaking studio at the Museum where visitors can watch and wonder at the glassblowers' skills.





  • Wheelchair access throughout the ground floor, including gift shop and studio.
  • Free parking, adjacent to the entrance





  • Accessible toilet





  • Baby changing facilities





  • Gift shop, selling contemporary studio glass, jewellery, postcards and books





  • Hot Glass Studio





  • Guided Tours available for pre-booked groups (charges apply)
  • JAM Club - activities especially for children during all school holidays
  • Hot drinks available
  • Free glass opinion service (please book an appointment)
  • Outreach Service for adult groups and schools (charges apply)
  • Member of VAQAS scheme


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Opening Times
(2011 times)
All Year: Tuesday to Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.

Glassblowing Studio: Wednesday to Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.

Opening times for events may vary.

Please Telephone to check Christmas & New Year opening times.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
By Public Transport:
Rail stations at Wolverhampton and Stourbridge Town, then bus 256 to Kingswinford.

By Car:
About 8 miles from M5 Junction 2 (Dudley) or 10 miles from Junction 4(Stourbridge). The Museum is off the A491 Stourbridge - Wolverhampton Road. Please follow the brown and white signs for 'Glass Museum'.



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