Corning Museum of Glass

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The Corning Museum of Glass explores glass through art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. Its collection includes more than 50,000 objects spanning over 3,500 years, according to the museum. The museum also presents live glassworking demonstrations, while its Innovation Center uses hands-on exhibits to explain ideas involving optics, vessels, and windows.

Fun facts

1. The museum was established in 1951.
2. Its collection includes more than 50,000 objects representing over 3,500 years of history.
3. Live, narrated glassworking demonstrations take place at the museum; schedules and demonstrations may vary.

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• Use light passing through colored glass to emphasize transparency and reflection.
• Frame glass objects against a simple background
• Any real image of a collection object should be checked against the museum’s image-use terms.

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Glass can tell stories about art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. At the Corning Museum of Glass, more than 50,000 objects represent over 3,500 years of glass history. The museum also offers live glassworking demonstrations and hands-on ways to explore how glass works. Check the current program before planning around a specific activity.

Which side of glass interests you most: the art, the science, or the making?

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Sources & visitor information

• Corning Museum of Glass — About
• Museum home and visitor information