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Think kids and glass don't mix? Think again! At The Corning Museum of Glass, there are plenty of ways for all ages to explore glass — and at a very affordable price.
Kids of all ages are mesmerized by hot glassmaking and have plenty of hands-on opportunities to explore the Museum every day. Also, check out our family-friendly, affordable programs that take place all year long.
Live Glass Demonstrations
Glassblowing, flameworking, even glass breaking: choose from live narrated demonstrations each day. The best news? All demonstrations are included in Museum admission.
Hands-on Innovation Center
Bend light, bend glass, and bend your imagination. Do It! stations throughout the Innovation Center let you try things with glass you never thought possible.
Be a Glass Detective
Engage your children by using fun scavenger hunts. Follow the clues to find interesting works in the galleries.
35 Centuries of Glass Art & History
You'll be amazed at what can be made out of glass—from a tiny portrait of an Egyptian pharaoh to a bowl of fruit fit for a giant.
Kid-Friendly Mobile Gallery Tours
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.
Make Your Own Glass
Fire up your creative side! Fuse a frame, sandblast a cup, flamework a bead, or blow an ornament at the furnace. (Additional fees apply; projects exist for all ages. Space is limited so reserve your tickets online today!)
Special Meals for Kids
Just the right food in just the right size. Kid's Meals are available at a kid-friendly cost.
Children in a GlassMarket?
You bet! Our Museum's store appeals to our younger visitors, too. Find science-related items, toys and inexpensive jewelry—guaranteed not to break the piggy bank.
Kids love the Glass Collection at The Corning Museum of Glass! Whether on a school field trip, completing a scavenger hunt with their families in the galleries, or on cmog.org, kids of all ages find fun and unexpected glass pieces at the Museum. Visitors of all ages enjoy the Kids’ Favorites!
