Tacoma Glass Museum

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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Built with a steel cone on the top, the Museum of Glass represents the pinnacle of artistic quality in the theater district. The visiting as w…
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The Museum of Glass (MOG) is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its in…
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Facts

Established:2002
Located:Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Architect:Arthur Erickson
Director:Debbie Lenk
Type:Art museum

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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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To tour the museum leisurely, about an hour. The Hot Shop, included in your admission to the museum, gives you, the visitor, an opportunity to watch artists create masterpieces …
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To tour the museum leisurely, about an hour. The Hot Shop, included in your admission to the museum, gives you, the visitor, an opportunity to watch artists create masterpieces from molten glass. The amount of time spent here, is up to you. The artists and their assistants interact with the audience on what they are doing and why. From a kid stand point, the Hot Shop is housed inside the architecturally unique 90-foot stainless steel cone—which is cool in itself!
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does it cost money to observe in the hot shop?
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There is an admission into the museum which will include the hot shop. Sorry, I don't really remember the fee but you should be able to check on line.
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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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Glass, children do not always mix. A younger child might not understand the artistry involved. I would base it on how careful the child is and how fascinated by creative works.
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Is there a gift shop?
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Yes there is a beautiful gift shop.
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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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