Dishes and tableware are highly collectible, and many museums around the world specialise in various types of pottery, from earthenware and stoneware to fine porcelain. Some museums have quirky themes or collections, while others demonstrate the artistic quality of some of the world's finest china. Here is a selection of the best crockery museums from across the globe:
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Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum
Home to over 20,000 salt and pepper shakers in a dazzling variety of shapes, sizes, colours and designs, this family-run museum is based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee but has recently opened a sister museum in Guadalest, Spain.
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Teapot Island
This cheerful, family-run establishment in Maidstone, Kent is home to a staggering 6700 teapots, each with its own interesting story. An on-site potter produces teapots and other mementos you can take home, plus there's a paint-your-own pottery facility for those inspired to exercise their own creativity.
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Spode Museum
Created as a home for the archive collection of the iconic British ceramics company, the Spode Museum is a treasure trove of beautiful examples of the manufacturer's work, from early blue and white earthenware and fine bone china to quirky 20th century designs.
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Arita Porcelain Park
Located in Arita, Japan, this small attraction is likely the only theme park in the world that is centred on ceramics. The park houses extensive exhibitions of European porcelain and locally-produced Arita-yaki, plus visitors can see an ancient kiln where pottery was produced.
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National Museum of Australian Pottery
A wonderful summary of the history and variety of Australian pottery, the National Museum of Australian Pottery is the result of years of research and collecting. Housed in a distinctive heritage building dating from the early 20th century, the museum is home to almost 1500 pieces of pottery from more than 120 Australian manufacturers.
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International Museum of Ceramics
Faenza, Italy is renowned for its colourful majolica pottery, and while this museum does house a fabulous collection of Renaissance examples, it also offers a far wider view on the history of ceramics, with pieces from all continents and ranging from the classical age to the present day.
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Porcelain and Faience Collection of the Swiss National Museum
Housed in the historic Zunfthaus zur Meisen, a guildhouse in Zurich's Lindenhof district, this excellent collection showcases the work of Swiss factories operating in the 18th century.
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Taiwan Bowl and Dish Museum
This brand-new museum contains over 20,000 items, an exhibition of wholesale crockery on a truly impressive scale. The dishes span the globe as well as time, with pieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as contemporary works.
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Wedgwood Museum
Now occupying a specially-designed, state-of-the-art building adjacent to the famous Wedgwood factory, this museum is a must-see for admirers of the company's iconic designs. Containing a vast array of ceramics, as well as artworks and documents pertaining to the company, it's an impressive collection for those interested in Wedgwood history.
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Dresden Porcelain Collection
This historic collection dates from the early 18th century and is currently housed in the lovely Zwinger Palace. With over 20,000 pieces of porcelain, its highlights include antique Chinese and Japanese collections and a strong Saxon collection.
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