Temporary Exhibit
TAYLOR, SMITH AND TAYLOR:
The Benkert Collection
April 20 - mid-October, 2024
Note that Cakes and Canvases, scheduled for April 27, has been postponed until Fall.
Pottery Questions? Use our form to submit questions about items produced by the East Liverpool Pottery District
Yellowware and Rockingham pieces, that were made by the earliest potters, are used to tell the story of the fledgling pottery industry. A 170-year old "Great Wheel" (potter's wheel), one of only six remaining in the U.S., along with displays of tools, dinnerware, and other ceramic items, continue the saga. Over 200 pieces of the fine bone china called Lotus Ware, made by Knowles, Taylor, and Knowles in the 1890s, is the pottery pièce de résistance that completes the tale! Paintings by Roland Schweinsburg depict the work life of potters, and a small gift shop (The Clay Shop) features jewelry made from pottery shards of local potteries.
Pottery Capital of the United
States
The largest public display of Lotus Ware.
East Liverpool was a town totally devoted to the production of pottery. The lower level of the museum depicts production with life-size dioramas of a jigger shop, kiln, decorating shop, and salesroom. Displays of ware by individual potteries make up the remainder of the exhibit area. There is also a display of rare, personalized shaving mugs.
Events at the MoC
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Events at the MoC 〰️
TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia Night is the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Teams of 1 - 4 players compete for half the night’s take. Admission $10
ART and CLAY CLASSES Art classes are held every Monday from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Five week clay classes, in handbuilding and throwing, are regularly scheduled. See our Facebook account for announcements
WALKER MUSIC SERIES Saturday, April 13, “Bill Crawford’s EP Release Party,” Doors open at 6:00 pm, music at 7:00. With special guests.
TAYLOR, SMITH AND TAYLOR: The Benkerk Exhibit Opening Saturday, April 20. 12:00 noon lecture by the Benkerts titled “Taylor, Smith, and Taylor: Premier Potters of America Since 1899.” Exhibit will remain until mid-October.
POSTPONED DUE TO LOW RESPONSE! WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN FALL: CAKES AND CANVASES, Saturday, April 27, 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Citywide Dessert and Art Crawl. MoC will feature nationally known artist, Christopher Leeper. Advance tickets, $15, are required and may be purchased at the Musuem.
Over 40 Years of Service!
Since 1980, MoC has offered a wide-ranging collection of dinnerware, art pottery, and ceramic utilitarian ware from the “Pottery Capital of the Nation.” Housed within the city’s former United States Post Office, this Beaux Arts style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is operated by the Ohio History Connection and the Museum of Ceramics Foundation.
Crockery City Teapots
MoC is proud to announce our first totally online exhibit! Crockery City Teapots features over 250 teapots made in the East Liverpool pottery district. Pour yourself a cup and click the title above. Enjoy!
MoC is a member of the Ohio History
Connection where we don’t just tell the stories, we bring them to life. To your life.
MoC Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Closed during January, February, and March
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Please use the form at the top of the page to submit questions about pottery manufactured in the East Liverpool Pottery District. Alternatively, you can email your questions directly to: potteryquestions@gmail.com