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Museum of Glass

CraftMuseumTacoma, WAOpen

The traditional gallery spaces are closed for renovation until 2026-12-12; the Hot Shop stays open.

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Art museum in Tacoma with a working glassblowing studio, the Hot Shop, where live demonstrations run all day. Its galleries are closed for renovation until December 12, 2026.

Museum of Glass
Photo: Lethargilistic, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ways to visit

Hot Shop glassblowing demonstrations (galleries closed until 2026-12-12) Open

Gallery spaces are closed for construction until 2026-12-12. Admission prices have been reduced for the closure period.

What you see
Exhibitsmuseumofglass.org, 2026-11-05
How
Walk inmuseumofglass.org, 2026-11-05
When
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunWednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, with the last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m. Open late the third Thursday of each month, with free admission from 5 to 8 p.m.Closed: Mondays, Tuesdaysmuseumofglass.org, 2026-11-05 · museumofglass.org, 2026-11-05
Booking
Not required · same day possible · on siteTickets are sold at the admission desk; timed tickets are not required.Book ↗museumofglass.org, 2026-11-05
Cost
PaidAdult: $18 · Senior (65+): $16 · Military, active and veteran (with ID): $16 · Youth (6-18): $9Children under 6 and members are free. Prices are the reduced ones for the renovation period; ask about EBT discounts at the desk.museumofglass.org, 2026-11-05
Requirements
None stated.
    Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Photo ID: ID is mentioned only for the military rate.museumofglass.org, 2026-11-05

    About

    Museum of Glass has a Hot Shop where a team and visiting artists shape molten glass while visitors watch from the seating. Live glassblowing demonstrations run all day on every day the museum is open. The traditional galleries are closed during a renovation and are due to reopen on December 12, 2026, and admission is priced lower until then.

    Getting there

    1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402

    The pin marks the site itself, not necessarily the entrance (47.24560, -122.43400). Apple Maps directions go to the street address instead. Show on our map · Google Maps · Apple Maps

    Museum of Glass: 253.284.4750 · info@museumofglass.org

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

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