 
The Hayward China Museum showcases Hayward & Warwick’s prominent role in this long established Saint John industry. Hayward & Warwick is the oldest family owned business in Saint John.
The museum, located in their retail store at 85 Princess Street, highlights the story of the manufacturing and retailing of earthenware, housewares and fine china from 1785 to present. William Warwick started his business on Prince William Street in 1853, and in 1855 he sold his china and glassware business to his nephew W.H. Hayward. The families retained a business relationship until the 1920s.
The museum exhibits souvenir china, designed specifically for the tourist market at the turn of the 20th century. Hayward & Warwick plan to capitalize on the growing cruise ship market by attracting those passengers with an interest in collecting china, one of North America’s top hobbies. 
An interesting component of the exhibit shows the different shipping modes in which china was shipped to Saint John. This includes a straw-filled woven ash crate, a hogshead barrel and insulated cardboard boxes used today. China stored in native-made baskets hangs from the ceiling, as it did less than three decades ago.
The museum also highlights the story of the Foley Pottery, which has its roots with William Warwick’s Courtenay Bay pottery. In 1964 the pottery relocated to Labelle, Quebec where it continued as the Canuk Pottery. Many will remember Fen Foley’s pottery in his home on Bayside Drive.
Watch this space for more information on upcoming displays at the Hayward China Museum.
Museum Hours: Mon -Sat 9-5
Admission: FREE
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