Glass Museum / Museum of Glass
#178🪑 Design & DecorativeTacoma, United States

Glass Museum / Museum of Glass

Watch hot glass being blown

About the museum

On the Tacoma waterfront, the Museum of Glass features a working Hot Shop where visitors can watch glass artists in residence — and the Bridge of Glass by Dale Chihuly.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Hot Shop demonstrations
  • ◆Chihuly Bridge of Glass
  • ◆Studio glass collection

Recognition

🏆 Architectural icon

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