Step into the timeless ritual of tea through this charming display of objects and images spanning two centuries. From elegant 18th-century pink lustre ceramics and 19th-century tea cups to mid-20th-century photographs—including a glimpse of Eleanor Roosevelt at a United Nations tea—this case highlights how tea has brought people together in homes and public spaces alike.

Discover the beauty, craftsmanship, and stories behind these everyday objects, and see how a simple cup of tea has long inspired conversation, community, and connection.

Located in museum’s downstairs council room.