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Museum of Glass

1801 East Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
866 468 7386
Ranked #4 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.0 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings, Specialty Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Description: An international center for contemporary art with a sustained focus on glass.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Graham, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Really a nice Museum to visit. Plan on spending some time here so you are not rushed and can make the glass making classes that you want to see. The children's area looked fun. I think we will bring our daughter next time to give it a try. More

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Fraser Valley BC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This was one of the best museums ive ever visited. The staff were friendly welcoming and informative. The glass is stunning, and the museum is well planned and very informative. More

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Brown's Pt, WA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

One of the best places to take photographs in the Puget Sounds. Inside is wonderful, too. Small, accessible, ever changing. Make sure and heat up in the hot shop and watch an artist at work. Truly a treasure! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Must agree with the previous comment that it wasn't worth the money. I was also anticipating that there would be exhibits with Dale Chihuly's work beyond the sky bridge. Disappointing that I saw more of his sculptures at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens than his own home town! Expected amazing ... got quite a bit less than that. More

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Fort Lewis, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I really enjoyed the glass blowing, it was really cool. However the museum was small and not amazing. My husband thinks I am being harsh, he really enjoyed it. More

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Houston, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Arrived almost at closing (poor planning). Will definitely go back. More

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Seattle, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

but, i thought there would be more. but, if you're in the city, it's one of the highlights, so you might as well go. More

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Hampton, Georgia
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We were in Tacoma to check out Chihuly glass exhibits and decided to view the glass art on display at the glass museum, even though we knew it had no Chihuly glass. The exhibits are well worth a visit and in addition, there is a huge workshop with auditorium seating where you may watch a team of glassworkers making huge... More

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Port Orchard, WA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The exhibits are world-class. Every time I go there, I see something different and wonderful. Frequently. Watching the making of glass art in the hot shop is like nothing I have experienced anywhere. More

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Port Orchard, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

We have been here many times and enjoy the lovely glass displays. Watching the artists in the Hot Box is breathtaking ... we even caught Dale Chihuly there one day. Great place for visitors to the area. More

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