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Sandwich Glass Museum

129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0251
Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Sandwich
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Art Museums, Science Museums
Traveler Description: The glass museum is a fascinating place to visit, especially on a sunny day when the glass really shines through the windows. The museum is very... more »
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CT
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Museum is small but soo interesting! Demonstration was mezmerizing and short! Loads of beautiful things to buy. I bought a heart blown ornament! Can't wait to go back and buy more! More

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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

It's a small museum. They show you how to make glass. More

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NewJersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This is a word class exhibit of decorative and everyday glassware from the 19th Century housed in a beautiful building that featured a demonstration of glassblowing that was fascinating. It also deals with local history of the Sandwich Glass Factory and the people involved. More

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Mashpee, Massachusetts
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This is a very interesting glass museum with displays that go on forever. Just when you think you have seen everything there is one more room filled with beautiful glassware. The glass blowing demonstration was wonderful and the glass blower was very knowledgable and entertaining. There is a short film on the history of Sandwhich and the Sandwhich glass factory... More

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Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

My husband and I visited the museum while driving around Cape Cod. We watched the glass blower work her magic and create a drinking glass. There was a short vidoe on the Glass Works that was very interesting and worth watching. If you are in the Cape Cod area, I would strongly recommend you stop. More

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Brewster, Massachusetts
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Loved the glass blowing demonstration up close and personal. Beautfiul, historic and facinating collection of glass. Well done! Right in Sandwich village with lovely walk to shops, etc. More

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Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The museum is more than just displays of glass. It has interactive displays, a great film, and a demonstration of glass blowing. We loved it. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Really nice and interesting museum. If you have the interest to read all the signs you will certainly learn much you don't know about the glass business. A bonus is the gift shop which had, along with all the junky nicnacs, some really interesting and beautiful pieces at what seemed like reasonable prices. More

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South Hadley
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Here you will find pieces ranging from early Colonial times to more recent days. The craftsmanship is truly amazing to see. It gives the visitor pause to consider what beautiful things were being created during the earliest days of our country, with such different technology available. The last time I was there, a glass blower was giving a live demonstration... More

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35 reviews 35 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

My wife loves the pretty glass, I like the cool chemistry behind glassmaking, We both like the history of the local industry, the virtuoso craftsmanship of some pieces, and the weird tragic tale in the dining room. More

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