The Museum was opened in 1986 to show the early history of clay mining in the area. 

The arrival of tobacco and subsequently the arrival of tea had huge influences on the livelihoods of people in this area, Local clay was in great demand by pipe makers in the country,later the clays white firing porcelains were in great demand by the pottery manufactures such as Wedgwood.

The Museum displays clay pipes hair curlers and fine examples of ceramics a long with the fascinating story of the local clay industry.-well worth a visit.

Dogs on leads are very welcome in side the Museum.