Cowan Pottery Museum

History

The expanded Cowan Pottery Museum is located primarily on the first floor of Rocky River Public Library (renovated in 2006-2007). It features over 1200 pieces of a distinctive form of American art pottery created by R. Guy Cowan and his associates at the Cowan Pottery Studio in Lakewood, Ohio from 1913-1917, and in Rocky River, Ohio from 1920-1931.

The Cowan Pottery Museum was one of the nation’s leading potteries during the 1920s and the Cleveland area’s only major pottery. Cowan Pottery represents a visual cultural heritage unique to Rocky River and Cleveland.

Appraisals

The library does not provide evaluations or appraisals for insurance, estate, or sales purposes. Please consult the following resources.

Donations

Interested in donating an object? Please review our COWAN and FINE ARTS Collection Management Policy.

Contact Us

→ Enter the Cowan Pottery Museum Online  Collection

Cowan Museum

Museum Hours:

Mon-Thur: 9 am – 9 pm
Fri- Sat: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm