Ceramica facts for kids
- For the moth genus, see Ceramica (moth).
Ceramica was a museum in Burslem, a town within Stoke-on-Trent, England. It explored the fascinating history of the area's pottery industry. Pottery is the art of making things from clay, like plates, cups, and tiles. The museum was located inside the historic former Burslem Town Hall.
What Was Inside Ceramica?
The museum had many interesting things to see. It showed how famous companies made their pottery. These companies included:
- Wade Ceramics
- Royal Doulton
- Sadlers
- Dudson
- Steelite
- Royal Stafford
- Moorland
- Burleigh Pottery
- Moorcroft
- Cobridge Stoneware
There were also fun, hands-on displays. You could watch videos about how pottery was made. These activities helped children learn about ceramic history and the local area in an exciting way.
Why Did Ceramica Close?
The Ceramica museum was created with money from the National Lottery. This funding came from the Millennium Commission, which supported special projects around the year 2000. A special group called a Trust managed the museum.
However, in March 2011, the museum had to close. This happened because fewer people were visiting and buying tickets. Some nearby pottery factories had closed, which meant fewer tourists came to the area. Because of this, the museum could not make enough money to stay open.
After the closure, the Trust that managed the museum was ended. The buildings were given back to the City Council. The main building, the old Town Hall, is now used by Haywood Academy as a sixth form college. A newer part of the museum was taken down. It was too expensive to fix and keep.
