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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!  When referring to the Museum of Glass, please do not include our former tag line “International Center for Contemporary Art.”  We are now simply the “Museum of Glass.”  In January, our Board of Trustees suggested the modification to better describe the future direction of the Museum.

The board also approved a new, streamlined mission:

The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions. 

When abbreviating the Museum’s name, our preference is to use “Museum.”  However, if an acronym is warranted, please use MOG (in all capital letters).

Questions?  Contact Susan Newsom, Communications Manager, at 253.284.4732 or snewsom@museumofglass.org.

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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