The Stained Glass Museum

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Ely, England CB7 4DL
Visit the only museum of stained glass in the UK – with a national collection of stained glass from across Britain and Europe. The Stained Glass Museum’s collection spans more than 800 years, from the medieval period to the 21st century. Our museum is located in the upper levels of Ely Cathedral. 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 from a range of religious and secular buildings. Our permanent gallery offers a unique insight into the fascinating history of stained glass. Temporary exhibitions and events are held throughout the year. The museum is family-friendly with an interactive lightbox, trails, activity and reading corner. Our well-stocked gift shop features a range of unique handmade glass art, books, gifts and jewellery.

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Return Within a Year!
7/23/2024

The Stained Glass Museum is within Ely Cathedral. You can reach it by entering the cathedral and tur...

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Nice little museum
7/5/2024

Nice little museum with a mixture of glass throughout the ages right up to the modern day. Was worth...

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The stain glass ranges from very old to very modern
5/29/2024

Fairly small museum which packs of lot of stained glass into the space. The stain glass ranges from...

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