Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is not a museum of casserole dishes. Its collection houses 35 centuries of glass history, art, science and innovation. The Museum provides a glimpse into a powerful material that impacts our lives in profound and magical ways. Through interactive displays and fascinating demonstrations, you’ll learn about the unique properties of glass, and the ways scientists and engineers have used them to innovate and expand our world.
Points of Interest
Glass Through the Ages
Our collection is the most comprehensive in the world when it comes to glass masterpieces. See everything from an Egyptian pharaoh head to a floor-to-ceiling Tiffany mosaic column, and centuries of artistry in between.
Dazzling Demonstrations
Watch and be amazed as some of the best glassmakers in the world transform a bubble of molten glass before your eyes. Our glassmakers are the best of the best—that’s why they’re featured on the hit Netflix series, Blown Away.
Make Memories that Last
Try your hand at glassmaking and create a unique souvenir during a Make Your Own Glass experience. From a holiday ornament to a glass picture frame, choose from projects that you’ll be proud to display in your home.