Industry Tours

Blenko Glass Company

FactoryCraftMilton, WVOpen

Guided tours are paid and must be booked ahead; the museum and observation deck are free. The map pin is the middle of Milton, not the factory door.

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Glass factory in Milton, West Virginia with a free observation deck and museum, plus paid guided tours of the hot shop for ages 14 and up. Tours must be booked ahead.

Blenko Glass Company
Photo: Dave Parker, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Ways to visit

Observation deck and museum (free, self-guided) Open

Hours are subject to change around holidays or other planned closures.

What you see
View from outside, Exhibitsblenko.com, 2026-11-05
How
Walk inblenko.com, 2026-11-05
When
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunHours when workers can be viewed: Monday and Tuesday 9 am to 2:15 pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday noon to 4:30 pm. Subject to change around holidays.blenko.com, 2026-11-05
Booking
Not statedNo booking is mentioned for the deck or museum.blenko.com, 2026-11-05
Cost
FreeThe museum and observation deck are free.blenko.com, 2026-11-05
Requirements
  • Minimum age: No. The observation deck has no age restriction.
  • Safety gear: No. No safety gear is required on the deck.
  • Fitness and accessibility: Yes. The museum and observation areas are reached by a flight of stairs and are not wheelchair or walker accessible.
Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, height, photography, personal details in advance.blenko.com, 2026-11-05 · blenko.com, 2026-11-05

Guided factory tours (Hot Shop/Production Tour and extended Sand to Hand tour) Open

Guided tours are open to the public and must be booked ahead. Tour times are not on the pages.

What you see
Inside tourblenko.com, 2026-11-05
How
Scheduled tourblenko.com, 2026-11-05
When
Tours run on booked time slots chosen when you schedule; the days and times are not stated on the pages.Closed: tours may be cancelled in extreme weather, including heatblenko.com, 2026-11-05
Booking
Required · onlineTours must be scheduled ahead of time. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund. Groups and educational tours: email tours@blenko.com.Book (blenko.com) ↗blenko.com, 2026-11-05
Cost
PaidHot Shop/Production Tour: $20 · Extended "Sand to Hand" Tour: $30Every guest receives a keepsake.blenko.com, 2026-11-05
Requirements
  • Minimum age: 14+. At least 14 years old to be on the factory floor.
  • Safety gear: Yes. Sturdy closed-toed, closed-back shoes are required; eye protection is provided. Flowing fabric such as dresses or maxi skirts may exclude you.
  • Fitness and accessibility: Yes. Lots of walking and heat from furnaces over 2,000 degrees; the tour areas are not wheelchair or walker accessible.
Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, height, photography, personal details in advance.blenko.com, 2026-11-05

About

Blenko Glass has made handcrafted glass in Milton, West Virginia, since 1921. Visitors can watch glassmakers from a free observation deck and see the museum, both up a flight of stairs. Guided factory tours cost $20 or $30 depending on the tour, need booking ahead and are for ages 14 and up. Closed-toed shoes are required and the tour areas are not wheelchair accessible.

Run by: Blenko Glass Company.

Getting there

9 Bill Blenko Drive, Milton, WV, 25541

The pin marks the town of Milton; use the street address, 9 Bill Blenko Drive, to find the visitor center.

The pin marks the site itself, not necessarily the entrance (38.43600, -82.13320). Apple Maps directions go to the street address instead. Show on our map · Google Maps · Apple Maps

Blenko Glass: (304) 743-9081Group and educational tours: tours@blenko.com

Last checked 2026-11-05. Sources are listed below.

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