Children's Museums
Museum of Glass
📍 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Museum of Glass
Galleries, artwork & an on-site studio. Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists. The museum features a distinctive cone-shaped studio designed as an architectural centerpiece, housing live glassblowing demonstrations that occur daily during operating hours (Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm). Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,308 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum (Glass)
- Best For
- All ages
- Main Attraction
- Live glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop daily
- Highlights
- Lino Tagliapietra Legacy Gallery (175 works opening fall 2026), hands-on workshops
- Hours
- Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a distinctive cone-shaped studio designed as an architectural centerpiece, housing live glassblowing demonstrations that occur daily during operating hours (Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm)
- The Lino Tagliapietra Legacy Gallery will open in fall 2026, featuring 175 works and installations from the renowned master glassblower
- The museum's permanent collections span three centuries of glass art, including Studio Glass movement pieces, contemporary works, and nineteenth to early twentieth-century glass from U.S. and European factories
- The museum offers hands-on interactive workshops where visitors can create their own glass art pieces, making it a participatory art experience rather than viewing-only
- Concert in the Cone is a free annual event (May 21, 2026) featuring live musical performances combined with live glassblowing demonstrations in the iconic cone structure
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to arrive early afternoon on weekdays (Wednesday-Friday) to enjoy the Hot Shop live glassblowing demonstrations with fewer crowds, and allow 1-2 hours for a complete visit without feeling rushed
- Don't miss the Hot Shop visitor experience where live glassblowing demonstrations occur all day during operating hours (Wed-Sun 10am-5pm) — this is the museum's signature interactive feature that visitors consistently highlight
- Check for free-admission opportunities including Third Thursday programming and community events like Big Read: Bewilderment readings; students with valid ID receive discounted admission
- Book a hands-on glass art workshop in advance if interested — reviews indicate these group activities are excellent for team bonding and create memorable experiences, with pieces you can take home
- If attending Concert in the Cone (free performance with live glassblowing), arrive early as seating is first-come, first-served; members can access the member lounge from 5pm-6pm before the event
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