Looking for a fun, affordable destination for school breaks? Visit the Museum for lots of family-friendly activities that will keep the kids (and you!) busy and happy.
Glassblowing, Flameworking, and Glassbreaking
We’ve got more live, narrated glass shows than ever before! Watch as molten glass is transformed into beautiful blown glass objects at the Hot Glass Show. Throughout the day you’ll also find Glassbreaking and Flameworking Demos. All shows are included in the price of admission.
Make Your Own Glass
Enjoy extended Make Your Own Glass hours. Try your hand at glassmaking (additional fee). Projects exist for all ages. We recommend booking ahead of time.
You Design It; We Make It!
Submit a %%drawing%% of something you’d like to see come alive in glass. At select Hot Glass Shows throughout the day, glassmakers will choose a %%drawing%% and make that piece from start to finish.
Craft Projects (Winter Break Only)
Try a new craft every day! Enjoy making fused bead suncatchers, rubbings, mosaics, snowflakes, lampshades, and more. (12 - 4 p.m. daily)
Family Hidden Treasures Tours (Winter and Spring Breaks Only)
Explore the Museum through one-hour, family-friendly tours. 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during school breaks.
Kid-Friendly Museum Mobile App
Kids and teens can explore the collection with our Museum Mobile App by renting an iPod Touch at the Admissions Desk or downloading the app from iTunes or the Android Market. The family-friendly version of the mobile app talks about objects in a fun, easy-to-understand way