The Stained Glass Museum's collection spans more than 800 years, from the medieval period to the present day. Our museum is located in the upper levels of Ely Cathedral, a Grade-I listed medieval building. Over 125 original stained glass windows from across the UK and Europe are displayed in our main gallery.
Here, you can experience the art of stained glass up-close and enjoy a fascinating variety of images in both historic and modern styles. Open all year round, learn about this unique craft with all the family. A touring exhibition of contemporary stained glass panels to celebrate the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), founded in 1921.
Here, you can experience the art of stained glass up-close and enjoy a fascinating variety of images in both historic and modern styles. Open all year round, learn about this unique craft with all the family. A touring exhibition of contemporary stained glass panels to celebrate the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), founded in 1921.
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Our vision builds on the Museum's success over the last 40 years and sets out our ambition to become a nationally designated collection, with a dynamic learning programme and high-quality visitor experience.
The Stained Glass Museum: Developing a national centre for the discovery, appreciation and preservation of stained glass - View Document (PDF) has been produced as part of the 'Windows onto the Future project' funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.It sets out the Stained Glass Museum's journey so far, and our vision for the future.
The Stained Glass Museum: Developing a national centre for the discovery, appreciation and preservation of stained glass - View Document (PDF) has been produced as part of the 'Windows onto the Future project' funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.It sets out the Stained Glass Museum's journey so far, and our vision for the future.
Toilets: Please note there are no toilets in the Stained Glass Museum, but toilet facilities are available on the ground floor of Ely Cathedral. Dogs:We are a dog-friendly museum. Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the museum, when accompanied by their responsible owners! Bags: The museum does not permit large bags in the museum gallery, in order to protect its collections.
We are committed to improving access to The Stained Glass Museum in the longer term so that our collections are more widely available to all.
Recent work undertaken during a 2-year Resilient Heritage Project 'Windows onto the future: investigating options for a more accessible and resilient Stained Glass Museum', funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund focused on ways in which we can fulfil our future vision to be an 'accessible visitor attraction'.View our Access Policy Statement.
Recent work undertaken during a 2-year Resilient Heritage Project 'Windows onto the future: investigating options for a more accessible and resilient Stained Glass Museum', funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund focused on ways in which we can fulfil our future vision to be an 'accessible visitor attraction'.View our Access Policy Statement.
At this workshop you'll work with two different expert tutors who will guide you through the process of designing and painting your own painted glass panel, which will form the centre piece of a larger leaded glass panel you'll take home with you at the end of the two days.
This unique workshop will take place in two historic buildings in Ely, firstly the museum located within the magnificent Ely Cathedral, after which you'll head to the historic Old Dispensary, opened in 1865 to serve the people of Ely.This touring exhibition of stained glass panels celebrates the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), founded in 1921.
This unique workshop will take place in two historic buildings in Ely, firstly the museum located within the magnificent Ely Cathedral, after which you'll head to the historic Old Dispensary, opened in 1865 to serve the people of Ely.This touring exhibition of stained glass panels celebrates the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), founded in 1921.
For cancellations made more than 28 days in advance we offer a full refund or one free date change. For cancellations made between 14 and 28 days in advance we will offer a 50% refund or allow one free date change. For cancellations made less than 14 days in advance we are unable to offer a refund or date change on workshop places, although you are welcome to transfer the booking to someone else.
Reviews (9)
Geoff King
Oct 09, 2021
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Kerry Cooper
Sep 25, 2021
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Tomos
Aug 10, 2021
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We had an impromptu visit to Ely today while staying in Cambridge for a few days. The museum is nested in the first floor of Ely Cathedral overlooking the grand room. It displays a mixture of traditional and contemporary stained glass art including beautiful and thought provoking pieces. The museum also displays some of the manufacturing process of glass art and an interactive area for children at one end of the main gallery.
I would definitely recommend going to the museum if you're staying in Ely whoever you are and if you're into art and design and staying in the surrounding areas, it's worth
I would definitely recommend going to the museum if you're staying in Ely whoever you are and if you're into art and design and staying in the surrounding areas, it's worth
Joanna Crosby
Aug 01, 2021
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Dominic Lee
Nov 07, 2020
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Lisa Jane Lait
Sep 15, 2020
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Ashley Lightfoot
Jul 16, 2020
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Rosamund Bowler
Dec 07, 2019
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Part of our day out at the Xmas Market and food fair in the Cathedral which we really enjoyed.
The Stained Glass Museum was very good if you love glass art like do.
The history of the art is described and there are lots of examples of the different styles as portrayed by many different stained glass artists from history. It's really good to see panels of complex stained glass at such close quarters.
The Stained Glass Museum was very good if you love glass art like do.
The history of the art is described and there are lots of examples of the different styles as portrayed by many different stained glass artists from history. It's really good to see panels of complex stained glass at such close quarters.
Andrew Wilkinson
Aug 11, 2018
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Although I've been to Ely Cathedral several times before, 2018 was the first time I visited the Stained Glass Museum. There is a fee to enter, but once inside you enter the most fascinating world of the making, meaning and significance of stained glass throughout history.
On this occasion, I was being host and photographer to a visitor (to Cambridge) from Philippines; she was awestruck by the museum's offering.
While stained glass might have its roots penetrating back in history, the art and craft is very much alive...looking for a gift idea for someone? there are practical hands-on courses that
On this occasion, I was being host and photographer to a visitor (to Cambridge) from Philippines; she was awestruck by the museum's offering.
While stained glass might have its roots penetrating back in history, the art and craft is very much alive...looking for a gift idea for someone? there are practical hands-on courses that
