Museum of Royal Worcester

30/08/2026

A Sneak Peek of Exhibition Install Phase One...

Lisa Sheppy's creative journey began in the Museum's archives while researching her PhD, ‘An Industrial Craft Reinstated: A Printmaker's Perspective on Tissue Transferware.’ For ‘Ornament Unbound: Tissue Transferware Reframed’, Lisa has selected key objects from the collection that inspired her contemporary works, from engraved copper plates to historic pattern books.

Displayed alongside her artworks, these fascinating archival pieces reveal how Lisa treats the archive as a living resource, uncovering connections between historic production and contemporary making.

Don't miss the chance to see these extraordinary designs brought into a contemporary context.

Ornament Unbound: Tissue Transferware Reframed opens 10 September 2026.

28/08/2026

✨New Exhibition Coming Soon!

See transferware reimagined in ‘Ornament Unbound: Tissue Transferware Reframed’ by artist Lisa Sheppy.

Featuring objects from the Museum collection alongside Lisa's new artworks, the exhibition uncovers the creative dialogue between Worcester's historic ceramic industry and contemporary making.

Ornament Unbound is the first exhibition in ‘Under the Glaze: Reviewing Worcester Porcelain's Art and Design’, a two-year project funded by Arts Council England through National Lottery Project Grants, inviting contemporary artists to explore the Museum's internationally significant collection and reveal fresh perspectives on Worcester's ceramic legacy.

📅 10 September 2026 - 21 February 2027

27/08/2026

Pause. Create. Breathe. 🌿🖌️✨

Starting this September, make Wednesday your mid-week creative reset with Wellbeing Wednesdays at the Museum of Royal Worcester!

Take a step away from busy schedules, put your phone face down, and enjoy an hour or two just for yourself. Surrounded by 275 years of inspiring ceramic history, our tranquil pottery studio provides a calm, relaxing space to slow down, focus your mind, and express your creativity. Whether you come with friends for a quiet chat or enjoy a peaceful solo afternoon, painting pottery is a wonderful way to unwind and recharge.

No artistic experience is needed—just choose your piece, pick your colors, and enjoy the therapeutic process of making something uniquely yours to keep.

Give yourself the gift of time and creativity this autumn. ☕🎨

👉 Book your Wellbeing Wednesday session for September or drop in: https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/visit-us/paint-your-own-pottery/wellbeing-wednesday/

26/08/2026

Make heritage hands-on—together. 🏺📜✨

Starting this September, our Home Educators Pottery Painting sessions offer an inspiring, interactive learning and social space at the Museum of Royal Worcester!

It is the perfect opportunity to bring history and art to life while connecting with other local home-educating families in a warm, welcoming community setting. Students can share ideas, build friendships, and explore 275 years of ceramic innovation right on the site where world-famous Royal Worcester porcelain was made. From studying historic patterns to painting their own unique ceramic piece to be fired on-site, learners get to collaborate, socialize, and create alongside their peers.

Combine hands-on heritage learning with great conversation and new friendships!

👉 Book your session for September or drop in: https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/visit-us/paint-your-own-pottery/home-educators-pyop/

23/08/2026

Little hands. Big imagination. 🎨👶✨

Starting this September, our Toddler Paint & Play sessions are officially launching at the Museum of Royal Worcester!

If you are looking for a relaxed morning out, our welcoming studio provides a calm, engaging environment tailored specifically for early childhood sensory play. Little ones can freely explore texture and color, while grown-ups relax with a hot drink and join in the fun—working together to paint a personalized ceramic keepsake or footprint memory to treasure forever.

Come for the sensory play, stay for the coffee, and make unforgettable memories surrounded by 275 years of ceramic history! ☕🖌️

👉 Book your table for September or drop in with your little artist: https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/toddler-paint-and-play-session/

22/08/2026

Create something memorable, somewhere extraordinary. 🎨

For 275 years, Worcester has been home to world-class ceramic artists. Now, it’s your turn! Paint your own pottery right here at the Museum of Royal Worcester, set on the historic site where Royal Worcester porcelain was made.

✨Choose your piece, pick your colors, and paint surrounded by historic inspiration.
🌿Wellbeing Wednesdays: Put your phone away, slow down, and enjoy a mid-week creative reset.
👶Toddler Paint and Play: Make memories together with hands-on fun for all ages.
📚 Home Educators Sessions: Inspiring hands-on ceramic sessions designed to support home learning.

No experience needed, friendly team on site, and your creations are fired right here! Walk-ins welcome, or book ahead to secure your table.

Every booking directly supports the charitable work of the Dyson Perrins Museum Trust. 🏛️✨

👉 Book your table or drop in: https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/

21/08/2026

Today, we are carefully re-moving objects from the gallery in preparation for our brand-new exhibition opening this September! Our team is hard at work behind the scenes to make sure every piece is perfectly set up for you to experience.

We have selected objects from storage to replace these objects - stop by today to discover these previously hidden gems! 💎🐦

Stay tuned to our website for upcoming details, sneak peeks, and official opening dates!

20/08/2026

🍦✨ Step back in time for some deliciously historic fun! ✨🍨

Looking for a unique way to enjoy the summer with your friends and family? Join us at the Museum of Royal Worcester for our hands-on Historical Ice Cream Workshop!

This activity isn’t just for the kids—adults are warmly welcome too! Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or simply looking to create sweet summer memories together, come churn, mould, and taste your way through the sweet side of history.

Gather your crew, bring your appetite for learning, and cool down with a day of hands-on, historical fun! ☀️🍨 Limited spaces so book your ticket today! https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/historical-ice-cream-workshop/

20/08/2026

What a lovely day filled with laughter and joy at the Museum of Royal Worcester! Here are a few photos from our Summer Wonderland Family Day—we hope to see you all again soon!

20/08/2026