Broadfield House Glass Museum

Broadfield House Glass Museum displayed British glass designs from the 17th century to contemporary works across nine gallery spaces inside a Grade II listed building. The structure itself reflected different architectural periods, beginning as a modest farmhouse and later expanded with an impressive three-story Regency addition.

The house began in the 1700s as a simple two-story farmhouse and was transformed in the early 1800s with a grand three-story Regency-style wing. This rebuilding reflected the region's economic rise driven by the expanding glass industry.

The building reflected the importance of glassmaking to this region, where the craft tradition shaped local identity for centuries. Visitors could observe how deeply this place connected to the area's glassworking heritage.

The museum closed in September 2015 and the entire collection moved to the Stourbridge Glass Museum, where visitors can explore the exhibits today. Those interested in viewing these glass works should visit that location instead.

The building housed a Hot Glass Studio where glass artists could work and demonstrate their techniques to visitors. This working space offered both aspiring and experienced craftspeople opportunities to practice and refine their skills.

Location: Kingswinford

Location: Dudley

Inception: 1980

Address: Compton Drive, Kingswinford DY6 9NS

Website: http://dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/glass-museum

GPS coordinates: 52.49190,-2.16930

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02