Museum of American Porcelain Art, South Euclid

About Museum of American Porcelain Art

The Museum of American Porcelain Art preserves and exhibits American porcelain artwork, including both historic pieces and contemporary work. Visitors explore collections focused on mid-20th century American porcelain artists whose distinct style is documented nowhere else. The museum operates from the William E. Telling Mansion on Mayfield Road in South Euclid, Ohio. The collection includes research materials available through the MAPA Library for those studying porcelain art history and technique. The museum offers private group tours for visitors interested in guided experiences through the galleries. Educational programming and scholarly research activities support the museum's mission to foster appreciation for American porcelain as an art form. Featured artists are highlighted throughout the collection, with information about their contributions to the field available on-site. The location sits less than six miles east of University Circle, near other cultural institutions, restaurants, shopping, and universities in the greater Cleveland area.