The Museum of Glass is expecting its one millionth visitor to walk through the front doors during the first days of August. This guest will receive a gift bag of commemorative items, including a one-year family membership, a gift of glass made in the Hot Shop, special recognition by Museum director Tim Close and a $100 gift certificate to El Gaucho Restaurant.
The special occasion is expected to occur sometime on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, August 2 – 4. A more precise estimate of the anticipated time of the event will be communicated on Thursday, August 2.
For more information, contact Julie Pisto, jpisto@museumofglass.org or 253.284.2129 or Susan Newsom, snewsom@museumofglass.org or 253.284.4732.
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.
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
News Feed: http://museumofglass.org/about-mog/press-room/feed/
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