Museums · East of England
Stained Glass Museum
In or near Ely.
Stained Glass Museum — National museum of stained glass in Ely, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stained Glass Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1972. Part of Ely Cathedral. Wikidata describes it as: "National museum of stained glass in Ely, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3986°, 0.2627°.
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Official information
The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection that spans from the 13th century to the present. Located in the triforium of Ely Cathedral, it offers visitors a chance to engage with stained glass through displays and workshops led by professional artists.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Stained Glass Museum is the United Kingdom's only museum dedicated exclusively to the art of stained glass. Located within Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, it houses a nationally significant collection of stained glass panels, designs, materials and tools that illustrate the development of the art from the 13th century to the present day.
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Background
History
The Stained Glass Museum was founded in 1972 as a repository for stained glass panels and windows at risk of destruction, particularly those removed from redundant churches and other threatened buildings. A steering committee initially chaired by Sir Trenchard Cox, former Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and then Margot Eates, oversaw the project. Art historian Martin Harrison was employed as curator. The permanent display presents a chronological arrangement of over 125 glass panels and other materials illustrating the evolution of stained-glass techniques and styles over a period of 800 years. In 2026 the museum's collection was awarded Designated status by Arts Council…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3986, 0.2627
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- Established
- 1972
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) from 1 April – 31 October; Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm) from 2 November – 31 March; closed 25-26 Dec
- Official site
- stainedglassmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q47012069 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stained Glass Museum, Ely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ely - The Stained Glass Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stained Glass Museum?
- Stained Glass Museum is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DW), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Stained Glass Museum?
- Stained Glass Museum — National museum of stained glass in Ely, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stained Glass Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DW.
- When was Stained Glass Museum built?
- Built or established in 1972.
- Is Stained Glass Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Stained Glass Museum is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Stained Glass Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DW.