Museums · East of England
The Stained Glass Museum
In or near Ely.
The Stained Glass Museum — a museum in england-london, 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
About
The Stained Glass Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Stained Glass Museum is the UK's only museum dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection that spans from the 13th century to the present. Located within Ely Cathedral, it offers a permanent gallery and various educational workshops and activities for visitors of all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stained Glass Museum is located in London, postcode CB7. This museum is dedicated to the art and history of stained glass, showcasing a diverse collection that highlights its cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3987, 0.2627
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- 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
- osm: node/2496159250 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Stained Glass Museum?
- The Stained Glass Museum is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DL), in the parish of Ely.
- What is The Stained Glass Museum?
- The Stained Glass Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Stained Glass Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DL.
- Is The Stained Glass Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The 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 The Stained Glass Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DL.