Historical Glass Museum

About Historical Glass Museum

Collection of American-made glass items. Museum & gift shop in a century-old Victorian home displaying American-made glass items & art. The museum is housed in a century-old Victorian home, combining historical architecture with a curated collection of American-made glass spanning multiple eras including Depression, Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, Carnival, EAPG, and Brilliant Cut glass. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 87 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Engage with the knowledgeable volunteer docents and staff members - they're passionate about glass history and production processes. Many visitors specifically mentioned learning unexpected facts about glasswork through conversations with these volunteers, making them essential to getting the most from your visit.
• 💬While admission is by donation with a $5 per adult suggestion, consider that your donation directly supports this all-volunteer operation. Reviewers emphasized that donations are crucial to keeping this small museum operational and preserving local glass history.
• 💡The well-stocked gift shop offers duplicate and donated glass items for purchase - it's a great way to support the museum while taking home a piece of glass history. Many visitors highlighted purchasing items from the shop as part of their experience.
• 💡If visiting with children, be aware there are many fragile items on display throughout the six rooms. Supervise young visitors carefully and use this as a teaching moment about handling antiques responsibly while exploring Depression, Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, Carnival, EAPG, and Brilliant Cut glass collections.
• 🕐The museum is only open weekends from noon to 4pm, so plan accordingly. If you're interested in group tours or the May 16 Seminar/Workshop, contact ahead to arrange, as these require special requests.