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Audience at the Red Hot Crystal Ball Gala 2005 [Photo: Justin Kuravackal]

Press Room Archive for 2008 April

Museum of Glass Presents Fire Gods: A Short Animated History of Glass

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 11:51am
April 27, 2007

Tacoma, Wash. (April 27, 2007)— The Museum of Glass is pleased to present Fire Gods: A Short Animated History of Glass.  This original, 10-minute film appeals to audiences of all ages, especially children.  It will premiere on Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. as part of the Museum’s May Family Day, Spring Spectacular.   
The film […]

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Critically Ill Youth’s Vision Becomes Reality Museum of Glass Blows Life Into Drawing

Categorized as: General News — Susan Newsom @ 11:12am
April 16, 2007

As part of a “Great Escape” activity organized by the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, many critically ill Tacoma youths spent some time at the Museum of Glass doing drawings that they would like to see blown into glass.

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Museum of Glass Shortens, Clarifies Name

Categorized as: General News — Susan Newsom @ 11:48am
April 13, 2007

Good news—a shorter name! We are now simply the “Museum of Glass.”

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About the Museum of Glass

All glass, all the time. Experience contemporary glass art in a breathtakingly beautiful museum on Tacoma's revitalized waterfront. Feel the heat as you watch a team of artists create masterpieces from molten glass in the hot shop amphitheater, the Museum’s working glass studio. See edgy exhibitions of 20th- and 21st-century glass in the galleries, participate in a hands-on art project, watch original documentary films about glass art and the artists who create it, shop for glorious gifts in the store and stroll across the remarkable Chihuly Bridge of Glass.

Hours & Admission

Open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Third Thursdays 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Store is also open Tuesdays 10am – 5pm. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): also open Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 5pm. Closed September 30th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free for members, $10 general, $8 seniors, military and students (13+ with ID), $8 groups of 10 or more, $4 children (6-12) years old. Children under 6 are admitted free. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month from 5pm to 8pm.

Additional information is available on this website and the Info Line: 253.284.4750 or 866.4MUSEUM

Contact Info: Susan Newsom, Communications Manager - 253.284.4732, mediarelations@museumofglass.org

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