Stained Glass Museum

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A unique collection of stained glass, religious and secular, from 1200 to the present day. www.stainedglassmuseum.com/

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The Stained Glass Museum was founded in 1972 when the Dean and Chapter of Ely Cathedral proposed a project to rescue windows from redundant churches. The Museum was opened to the public in the north triforium of Ely Cathedral in 1979. In 1997 an Appeal was set up to rebuild the Museum in the south triforium of Ely Cathedral. The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to displaying and interpreting the art of stained glass to the public.

Our collection spans an enormous chronological range, showing the development of stained glass from the thirteenth to the twentieth century. The Museum also has a growing collection of tools, and stained glass designs and cartoons related to the design and making of stained glass windows. A specialist library is available to researchers by appointment.

Address: The South Triforium Ely Cathedral , Ely CB7 4DL, CAM, GB

Phone: 01353 660347

State: CAM

City: Ely

Zip Code: CB7 4DL

opening times

Monday: 10:30-17:00
Tuesday: 10:30-17:00
Wednesday: 10:30-17:00
Thursday: 10:30-17:00
Friday: 10:30-17:00
Saturday: 10:30-17:00
Sunday: 12:00-16:30

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Very unique museum worth a 30 minute wander. It gives history of stained glass, how it’s made, and many examples of various work.  I definitely felt like I now at least understand the basics for how it’s made and have a better appreciation of the craft, though did feel it focused a lot more on the 20th century perhaps 50-65% of it than was my preference.  Note: It was inside the cathedral and 40 step walk up, but separate cost.

The museum is inside Ely Cathedral.Great friendly staff. Access is up a spiral staircase. Fabulous display through history of stained glass that is well displayed. Also a good audio tour that is free to download and access to more information via the qr codes.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes

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 the drive.

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.

Was pleasantly surprised by this - lots of beautiful stained glass to look at, but also ones of differing styles and modern ones alongside the more traditional. Would recommend.

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 one can sign up to, nearby.

The Museum is in a gallery on one side of  the Cathedral, and accessed up 40 steep stone steps. It costs £13 to visit together with the Cathedral, and I would highly recommend both. The explanations of the development of stained glass from medieval times up to the present are very well presented and accompanied by excellent examples.

A good chance to get up close to some fantastic stained glass from across a period of time with information on how it was made to changes in technique. You can pay to get in or include it in the ticket for the cathedral. Few stairs to climb but nothing steep

Loved it all,amazing  collection. A must see and must go through  cathedral. A spectacular experience

Simply stunning! The skill and artistry in every piece! Not a place to take the kiddos, but if you have an eye for pretty things I would recommend it. Although the staff wouldn't let me take my hammer in which was dissapointing.

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