Museums & Galleries · Cambridgeshire
The Stained Glass Museum
📍 CB7 4EL
Photo: Robert Lamb (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Chronological display of stained glass from 13th century to present
- Stained glass displayed at eye-level for close viewing
- Practical glass workshops, talks, tours and family activities
- Gift shop with handmade glass gifts and books
The Stained Glass Museum sits in the triforium of Ely Cathedral and is the only UK museum dedicated entirely to stained glass. You'll see a chronological collection spanning the 13th century to today, displayed at eye-level alongside pieces from the V&A and Royal Collection, plus a programme of workshops, talks and family activities. It suits anyone with an interest in art, craft or church history, though note the gallery is reached via a 40-step spiral staircase. There's a free car park nearby and Ely station is 0.6 miles away (BRITSTAYS:station), making it an easy stop if you're staying locally — with 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays (BRITSTAYS:stays).
Practical details
- Open
- Summer 10am–5pm, winter 10am–4pm, Monday to Saturday
- Accessibility
- Entrance via a spiral staircase of 40 steps
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly, with well-behaved dogs permitted
- Parking
- Large free car park within 300 yards of the Cathedral
- Booking
- Tickets available on-site or online, combinable with cathedral ticket
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Ely 0.6 miles
- Littleport 4.9 miles
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