Skip to main content
Shedd Aquarium

Mississippi Mud Pottery

310 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002

Crafts & Artisanal

Natural clay materials are molded and crafted right before your eyes into creative, functional stoneware pottery.

Choose from a wide variety of handmade pieces to enjoy in everyday settings or as decorative objects. Popular items are the ceramic fish. Actual fish that have been caught on a hook and line are used to create a mold and clay is used to reproduce a likeness. After firing, the clay is glazed and natural or artistic colorations are applied. The finished piece is a unique one-of-a-kind piece - a reminder of the one that did not get away! Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.

Images

More Information

  • Mon: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Tue: Closed
  • Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thu: 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sat: 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sun: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Mississippi River Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Jun 27 – Jun 28 @ 6PM

The Mississippi River Festival brings tunes back to the Alton Amphitheater for its 2nd year along the Mighty Mississippi June 27 & 28, 2025!

Read more about Mississippi River Festival

Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Race

Alton Riverfront Park •  Jul 18 – Jul 20 @ 2PM

Alton, get ready! The F1 Powerboat Championship is making waves once again as the 2nd Annual Alton Midwest Nationals returns to Riverfront Park July 18 -…

Read more about Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Race

You might also be interested...

It's Raining Zen

Alton

It's Raining Zen is about a positive, peaceful, loving approach to life!

Read more about It's Raining Zen

Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market

Alton

A farmer's and artisan's market featuring fresh produce, local crafts, food, art, and more!

Read more about Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market

White Birch

Alton

Upscale gifts with a flair for the unique are among the many items found at the White Birch.

Read more about White Birch

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.