3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
14 people
English
See the world’s most complete collection of glass objects at the Corning Museum of Glass. Your admission ticket, valid for two consecutive days, grants you access to 50,000 pieces on display in about a dozen galleries. Witness an expert create a work of art at a glassblowing demo; marvel at the history of glassworks from Ancient Rome to Colonial America; peruse a variety of intriguing exhibits such as Glass in Nature and Paperweights.
Showcasing more than 3,500 years of glassmaking history, the Corning Museum of Glass features nearly 50,000 pieces of classic and contemporary glass art and objects. See works ranging from a small Egyptian pharaoh head to an enormous Tiffany window, and discover the wonder and artistry behind glassmaking.
Explore the stunning day-lit Contemporary Art + Design Wing, which houses the best of the last 25 years in glass, and a 500-seat Amphitheater Hot Shop, a space dedicated to live glass demos and design sessions. See glass created before your eyes during a live, narrated Hot Glass Demo, and be inspired to experience glassmaking for yourself during a Make Your Own Glass workshop, with projects for all ages. Choose from fused picture frames and suncatchers, sandblasted drinking glasses, flameworked beads, pulled-glass flowers, delicate blown ornaments, and seasonal projects (additional fee). You can also search the gift shops for handmade glass treasures or grab a bite at the museum cafe.
Spend as much time as you’d like at the museum touring at your own pace, and return the next day if you didn’t get enough!
• Admission Ticket Included