We didn’t know what to expect, but it has a very impressive glass collection. And there are numerous educational demonstrations and exhibits. We watched the glass pumpkin making demonstration; very interesting! We visited this museum mostly out of curiosity and were glad that we did. The gift shop is huge. And we received this glass light catcher as a free gift for completing the guest survey. If you’re any type of glass collector, I highly recommended this museum to you!

We spent over 6 hours at this exceptional museum and still didn’t see everything. The exhibits are amazing. The glass collections are wonderfully diverse, truly representing centuries of glass making. My favorite exhibit was ‘35 Centuries of Glass’, a brilliant display and explanation of glass making over the centuries. We had fun taking a Make your own Glass’ class too, advance reservations required. The gift shop is huge and full of great art glass pieces plus many every day items like Corelle and Pyrex. The cafe had a good selection of soups, salads and sandwiches. I ordered a gluten free cheese pizza which was good. The outdoor patio was nice for taking afternoon cappuccino at the cafe. This is a world class museum, well worth a full day of your time. Go and enjoy!

We decided to stop at the Corning Museum to break up a long road trip. We were so glad that we did! The museum itself is bright and spacious, with well laid out exhibits. We were there for over two hours, and could easily have stayed longer. We started our visit with a glass blowing demonstration, it was amazing to see the skill of the team as they created a beautiful pitcher made of several colors of glass. The exhibits not only showcase beautiful glass pieces, but also go through the history, process, and techniques of glass making, going back to Roman times. They run the gamut from Chihuly pieces to Roman glass to vaccine vials and car windshields. Although we did not have young children with us, I noticed a family who were following a scavenger hunt to find items in the exhibits. This is a museum for all ages, and well worth a visit.

The Corning Museum of Glass is a must see if you are in this area of New York. It's a massive complex and visitors can take guided tours or wander at your pace. I purchased our timed tickets online. The brochure indicates that visitors must present themselves on time or may not be admitted. Glass demonstrations run every hour from 9:45 to 4 p.m. Flameworking is presented throughout the day. There are three floors, numerous rest rooms and a cafe. The museum is open from 9-5 daily and until 7 p.m. Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. WIFI is free throughout the building. Visitors can make their own glass item for an extra fee. A combination ticket is available for the Corning Museum and the Rockwell Museum located in the Gaffer District. Tickets are good for two consecutive days of visits. Lots of walking is involved so wear comfortable shoes and go at your own pace. The Corning Glass shop is beautiful, and we found it somewhat overwhelming. So many beautiful objects to choose from including jewelry. Not everything in the shop is made at Corning. There are gifts of glass from several countries like Italy and Egypt. Glass art from all over the world including the ancient world are represented at this museum. Several hours are needed to see everything so plan your visit well in advance of arrival. Take a break and grab a bite at the cafe. There is plenty of free parking in front of the Museum.

I liked this but didn’t like the food court we got their at opening and wanted to stay longer but didn’t like our options for lunch. I know it’s a museum but I left cause I wanted something else to eat and then we didn’t make it back. The ‘educational’ part is not for elementary students. I would put the at high school or higher. Art work was very thought provoking.

Spent 2 full days here! Do the workshops, they are worth it. I made a bead (flame worm), a pumpkin (blow glass) and sandblasted a glass. All three of these workshops were fun and didn’t take up too much time. The museum itself is a really cool Building and the exhibits are amazing. We went to so many demos and they were different every time. Parking was free

This is not a couple-hour museum: It will take the better part of a day to see it. You could actually spend hours in the HUGE gift shop! We were lucky enough to get an overview tour as soon as we walked in. I said that I'd come back to take pics of the items that caught my eye later, but that did not happen. Try to see all of the demos, incl of course those of the glory-holes. Lunch items were bountiful and well-priced. As others have said, the restrooms are bountiful, too! Tiffany and Frank Lloyd Wright have nice pieces on display.

This museum is FABULOUS. It is huge! I spent 3 hours in the history section alone. They have live glass blowing demonstrations and other demonstrations. In fact, there is so much to see that the ticket price includes a second day. So worth the trip!! I'll be back!

Why did we wait so long to go? We have been to the finger lakes so many times, and to this museum itself for events, but never took the time to see the whole thing. Plan on spending the day. You will need four hours, ideally. Allow at least one hour for the gift shop which encompasses an entire floor of the museum. They offer kitchen items, jewelry, decorative items, etc. priced from $1 to $5,000. I purchased some Waterford crystal wine glasses from a 75% off table! There are numerous demonstrations and learning opportunities throughout the day and galleries, featuring modern glass art as well as the ancient. There is a floor dedicated to the history of glass and its uses. The parking area is huge and it is handicap accessible. I found the modern art glass most inspiring. Whatever your interest or preference, you will enjoy the experience.

A most exclusive museum featuring historical glass, modern glass, interactive innovations area along with changing exhibits. There is a restaurant and large gift shop. We went in Jane, but considering the parking, it looks like summers can be busy. Highly recommended an off season visit. Lots of restaurants and events in and around town. I am sure that we missed seasonal trees and color, but there was much to be gained from this visit. We could have spent all day there. We didn’t finish in a half day.