Museum of Glass

If you want to hear a lecture, experience original works of art or watch artists in action, there is a place for you here.

Galleries
Spacious galleries include 13,000 square feet of open exhibition space.

Hot Shop
What is 90 feet tall, 100 feet wide and tilts at a 17-degree angle? Its the Museum's 9,200 square foot Hot Shop Amphitheater. One of the building's most striking features, it includes a hot glass studio where artistic teams blow and cast glass, a cold glass studio for completing artworks, and raised seating for 138 visitors and observation space for an additional 60. Cameras transmit live video footage to large screens in the Amphitheater and the Grand Hall.

Grand Hall
With 6,900 square feet of space, the grand entry hall hosts public assemblies and receptions. The hall includes donor recognition features, ticketing and visitor services functions, and provides direct access to the galleries, theater, Hot Shop, Museum store and café.

Theater
The 2,200 square foot theater provides ample space for advanced multimedia presentations, films, lectures and meetings with seating for over 180 visitors. The theater is equipped with state-of-the-art video, acoustical and sound systems that are integrated with the activities in the galleries and the Hot Shop.

Studio
To intensify the learning experience, the 1,040 square foot Studio serves as an interpretive space reflecting the themes of the exhibits. Long distance learning links connect the international education community to the Museum in the Studio.
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