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Museum of Glass    

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The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot contemporary art museum in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its …

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Dec 5, 2024
This museum is full of stunning glass artwork, and you can even watch live glassblowing. A unique and inspiring experience for art lovers!Full review by Daryl Keith C
Oct 8, 2024
We've visited the Chihuly Glass Museum in Seattle and wanted to see what Chihuly's hometown of Tacoma had to offer in comparison. Here, it's a very different experience, mainly because of the live gl…Full review by D K
Sep 25, 2024
This is a nice museum with a good variety. It of course has the iconic Chihuly but there are other great artists here too. We particularly enjoyed the children’s artwork that were made into glass art…Full review by laurenpc123
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Facts

Established:2002
Architect:Arthur Erickson
Director:Debbie Lenk

Questions & answers

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is the museum of glass open on Labor Day?
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They are open on Monday, closed on Tuesday.
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Answer by Roger M · Aug 30, 2019
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About how long does it take to walk the whole space (no small kids, fairly casual pace)
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When you go to an Art Museum, plan on spending time looking at the art work. After all, it's being shown for a reason. You haven't seen the art if you run through the building in an …
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When you go to an Art Museum, plan on spending time looking at the art work. After all, it's being shown for a reason. You haven't seen the art if you run through the building in an hour or two. You need to stop and really look at what's in front of you. Much that we call art communicates visually, without words, so you need to really see the "art," if you are to understand why it's there....Why was it chosen or purchased for that particular space? What does it say about the world around you? Why is this selected over the millions of other pieces of art that could be shown? If you really look, you'll have a sense of understanding. The space will speak. It has to others. Then you too will see why it is here.......or not.
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does it cost money to observe in the hot shop?
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The cost of the museum includes the hot shop.
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Is this a kid-friendly museum? I know, I know it is the GLASS Museum, but I thought I'd ask.
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Yes it is a kid friendly musuem. There was a room behind the entrance were a craft project of making paper hats was being worked on with families. The hot shop gallery is perfect for …
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Yes it is a kid friendly musuem. There was a room behind the entrance were a craft project of making paper hats was being worked on with families. The hot shop gallery is perfect for viewing. The displays are spaced far apart so you don't have to worry about bumping into them. However-no running.
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Is there a gift shop?
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Yes. The gift shop offers highly collectible glass art items but also very affordable glass souvenirs.
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Frequently asked questions

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When I submit a completed project, will I be graded on it?
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You will not be graded – there are no wrong art projects – but you will receive a sticker for each completed project submitted. Your work will also...
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