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Sandwich Glass Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Sandwich
Traveler Description: The museum details the history of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company.
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Attraction type: Art museum, History museum, Science museum, Specialty museum, Other
Address: 129 Main Street Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: 508-888-0251
Fax: 508-888-4941

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4 of 5 stars
RamsHeadFC   22 contributions
Gambrills, Maryland
Oct 16, 2009

We stopped in here looking to kill a rainy afternoon and were pleasantly surprised. After paying our $5 admission, we turned the corner and came upon a glass blowing demo in progress. The glassblower made several pieces as we watched and gave a running commentary on the art of glassblowing, including how glass is made from sand, how to get... more

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2 of 5 stars
SoxFansNJ   1 contribution
New Jersey
Aug 30, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I drove about 45 minutes to see the Glass Museum after reading the great reviews here. While the idea is nice and I guess if you're interested in seeing pretty glass ornaments it might be worth a trip, my family (wife, 5- and 2-year olds) was terribly bored. I would definitely not recommend this place for small children, as they... more

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5 of 5 stars
Virile   2 contributions
Waltham, ma
Aug 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We read the reviews and went to the museum. All earlier reviews were right on the mark. Enjoyed the glass making demo, the movie and the artifacts. Gives me a better appreciation of all the efforts which go into making glass. We went with children aged 11 and they enjoyed it as well. Especially the glass making demo.. more

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5 of 5 stars
thesnowman   3 contributions
conn
Jun 16, 2009

Always a great stop for the glass The new glass blowing demo and movie about Sandwitch has now added some long needed excetment to the extensive holding of glass on display. Its now a fun and educational stop for the whole family not just lovers of sandwitch glass. go, you won't have a better time for $5 on the cape. more

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5 of 5 stars
MaReeGir   4 contributions
Boston
May 3, 2009

From the first look, the museum appeared to be a small establishment. To my amazement, the museum contained tons of artifacts and numerous gallery halls. We spend almost 3 hours total. Entrance fee is $5, a movie show runs on the hour, and a live-demo of glass making. The demonstrator was amazing! She makes it so easy, it was an... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ted_and_Laura   180 contributions
Cortland, NY
Oct 5, 2008

If you love glass, this is a must-see. The museum's collection of glass is extensive, beautifully displayed, and well-documented. That said, we were not impressed with the multi-media presentation offered in the auditorium. We were hoping for a concise history of Sandwich Glass. It was not. Instead, it was a story of the era leading up to the opening of... more

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4 of 5 stars
livmass   66 contributions
Salem, Massachusetts
Sep 28, 2008

We were pleasantly surprised by the Glass Museum both by its interesting exhibits and by its size. We especially liked the multi-media portions of the museum which are very done. The glass blowing demonstration was also very informative and entertaining. The artist even called up a volunteer during her work to help with pressing some glass, who got to take... more

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5 of 5 stars
redeco   1,460 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Sep 7, 2008

As a tour operator and guide, I understand that not everybody likes museums. However, I will tell you all that the Sandwich Glass Museum has done a very good job of introducing its visitors to the world of glass and glass making in a rather painless way. Most people are going to enjoy this place. Celebrating its fiftieth year, the... more

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5 of 5 stars
maudetyler   1 contribution
Hudson, Ohio
Apr 25, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

This Museum is a must see. My husband and I went for the first time seven or eight years ago, and we have been hooked ever since. We became members in 2000 and go several times a year. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Nantucket
Nov 22, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

This past weekend my mother(retired teacher), my daughter(5) and myself(designer) had the pleasure of visiting the museum. The museum visit truly exceeded our expectations. We loved the combination of multimedia, 'live', interactive and passive reflection areas in the museum. The staff was outstanding! Particularly the insightful woman at the front desk who handed my little girl a 'scavenger map' and... more

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Sandwich Glass Museum Address

129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: 508-888-0251 Fax: 508-888-4941