Museum of Glass - Tacoma Museum

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The Museum of Glass is a fine arts museum dedicated to presenting glass in the context of contemporary art. Families can watch visiting artists create glass pieces in the hot shop amphitheater, view edgy exhibitions of 20th- and 21st-century glass in the galleries, participate in hands-on art pro... more on GoCityKids.com
• All glass, all the time. Housed in a striking building distinguished by its iconic 90-foot-high cone, the Museum of Glass features ongoing glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop Amphitheater, where visitors learn about the creative challenges of working with molten glass. The 13,000 square f... more on Museumofglass.org
• Step inside the cone & feel the heat as you watch live glass blowing - Experience exhibitions that intrigue & engage - Unleash your inner artist in the education studio or view a performance in the theatre - Cross the 500-foot Chihuly ... more on entertainment.com
• An international center for contemporary art with a sustained focus on glass. Feel the heat as artists create masterpieces from ... more on ArtSearch
• The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, ... more on Museumofglass.org/

Directions

From I-5 in Tacoma (north or south): Take Exit 133 (City Center) to I-705 Take the S. 21st Street Exit Turn left onto S. 21st Street Turn right onto Pacific Avenue Turn right onto Hood Street (just past the Tacoma Art Museum) Turn right at stop sign onto

Hours

Mon:Closed, 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-5:00pm

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adults $10; Seniors & Students $8; Children (6-12) $4, (6 & under) free; Families (2 adults & up to 4 children) $30

Other Web Resources

• www.museumofglass.org