Expansion for Potteries Museum
New plans have been unveiled by Stoke City Council
The scheme includes an extension, a state-of-the-art reading room and research facility for the study of ceramics.
Work has already taken place on Stoke’s City Archive Service and on redeveloping the Spitfire Gallery, which honours the World War 2 aircraft and locally born designer Reginald Mitchell.
Cllr Abi Brown, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council said:
“Our vision for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery represents a new, exciting chapter for the culture of Stoke-on-Trent. Our ambition is to create a must-see internationally renowned cultural destination that both showcases and inspires visitors to explore sites and attractions throughout the City.
“We want to see the museum become a new centerpiece for the Cultural Quarter, and the prospectus sets out how this can be achieved.
Cllr Lorraine Beardmore, cabinet member for culture, leisure, and public health said:
“The proposals in our prospectus have the potential to transform Stoke-on-Trent into one of the country’s most exciting cultural destinations.
“This has been unveiled to potential investors and will be used as the template for potential funding bids going forward.
“We have already invested significantly, in the redevelopment of the Spitfire Gallery and the co-location of the city’s archive service. The unique artifacts housed at the museum play a crucial role in our city’s heritage and we want to ensure they are accessible to everyone in a modern museum setting.”