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

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Museum of Glass Offers FREE Open House for Educators

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 3:08pm
February 12, 2008

The Museum of Glass invites teachers and educators to visit the Museum on Thursday, February 28, 2008 to learn about the latest educational offerings for students.

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Press Preview for ‘Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass’

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 12:01pm
February 5, 2008

The Museum of Glass invites members of the media to preview Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass. Curator Susanne K. Frantz and artist Lino Tagliapietra will lead a tour through the exhibition and will be available to answer questions.

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Museum of Glass Presents The Glass Jungle, a Performance by Sha Sha Higby

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 5:28pm
December 14, 2007

The Museum of Glass is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed performance artist Sha Sha Higby for a special presentation of her original work, The Glass Jungle.

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Museum of Glass Announces Special Holiday Programs for November and December

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 11:25am
November 8, 2007

The Museum of Glass has scheduled a variety of engaging activities, performances and demonstrations to celebrate each of the holidays in November and December.

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Tacoma Museum District Celebrates Halloween with Special Activities for Families

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 10:59am
October 5, 2007

Tacoma, Wash. (October 5, 2007)—The Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum will offer special activities to celebrate Halloween with a touch of culture.  Each museum has scheduled hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and other fun and spooky experiences that will appeal to visitors of all ages.  All activities are included with […]

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Millionth Visitor Expected at Museum of Glass Next Week

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 5:07pm
July 24, 2007

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 […]

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Museum of Glass Marks Its Fifth Anniversary with a Weekend of Celebration, July 6 – 8, 2007

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 2:55pm
June 13, 2007

The Museum of Glass announces plans to commemorate its fifth anniversary with a weekend full of art demonstrations, activities, performances and experiences throughout the Museum. Visitors can join in all celebratory activities for a special admission price of $5 per person.

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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.   
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Museum of Glass Kicks Off Its Fifth Anniversary Celebration with the Return of Night Blow

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 1:55pm
March 30, 2007

In observance of its Fifth Anniversary, the Museum of Glass will reintroduce Night Blow, an adults-only celebration of dramatic glass blowing demonstrations, music, dancing, great food and signature cocktails.

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Nordstrom Presents a Spring Fashion Show to Benefit Tacoma’s Two Downtown Art Museums

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 12:06pm
March 7, 2007

The Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum are partnering to host Hot Shop Runway, a spring fashion show presented by Nordstrom. On Tuesday, March 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Museum of Glass Hot Shop will be transformed into a runway where stunning models will flaunt a selection of the hottest trends in men’s and women’s fashion from Nordstrom’s spring collection.

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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.

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