Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets

Overview

From children looking for an adventure to artists looking for inspiration, there is something for everyone at The Corning Museum of Glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the Museum is halfway between Niagara Falls and New York City.

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City: Rochester

Sun 20 Oct

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $20.00

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What's Included

Admission ticket valid for 2 consecutive days

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Corning
1 Museum Way,

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GETTING TO CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS

The Corning Museum of Glass is nestled in the heart of the picturesque Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, where you'll find many activities and attractions to create a memorable weekend or week-long vacation.Visit Corningfingerlakes.com or fingerlakes.org for more info.

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A typical museum visit is approximately 3-4 hours, but you can spend as much time as you’d like and return the following day with this 2-day ticket
Free admission for customers age 17 and under
Explore Contemporary Art + Design on GlassApp. Connect on your own smartphone or on iPads in the galleries
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

What To Expect

Corning Museum of Glass

Showcasing more than 3,500 years of glassmaking history, the Corning Museum of Glass features nearly 50,000 pieces of classic and contemporary glass art and objects. See works ranging from a small Egyptian pharaoh head to an enormous Tiffany window, and discover the wonder and artistry behind glassmaking. Explore the stunning day-lit Contemporary Art + Design Wing, which houses the best of the last 25 years in glass, and a 500-seat Amphitheater Hot Shop, a space dedicated to live glass demos and design sessions. See glass created before your eyes during a live, narrated Hot Glass Demo, and be inspired to experience glassmaking for yourself during a Make Your Own Glass workshop, with projects for all ages. Choose from fused picture frames and suncatchers, sandblasted drinking glasses, flameworked beads, pulled-glass flowers, delicate blown ornaments, and seasonal projects (additional fee). You can also search the gift shops for handmade glass treasures or grab a bite at the museum cafe. Spend as much time as you'd like at the museum touring at your own pace, and return the next day if you didn't get enough!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Heartfruit

Jul 2019

We spent a whole day exploring the Glass Museum. I was afraid it wouldn't hold my teenage daughters attention but clearly I was wrong, she was entranced. Every corner of every exhibit held something wonderful to see. My favorite was the Liquid Sunshine installation that is part of the New Glass Now exhibit. We also had fun at the studio making fussed glass.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks for visiting and for leaving a review! It sounds like both you and your daughter really enjoyed your time at the Museum. Liquid Sunshine / I am a Pluviophile is one of the most immersive glass experiences currently at the Museum and is part of New Glass Now, which is open until January 2020. We open new temporary exhibitions to explore topics in glass at least once a year so please visit us again soon!

Kathryn_W

Jul 2019

this is a great place to go. Very young children may not be good for them. There are classes you can take. Fun and good presentations.

andreafbirdgirl

Jul 2019

I've been fascinated by glass since I visited another museum when I was a student some 40 years ago, and was captivated by its many colors and forms. This was only my second visit here, and I am sorry it took me so long to return. Though I am mostly interested in late 19th-early 20th century glass, there is not a display in the museum I would not have further explored if I had the time. Everything from ancient glass made by the most primitive techniques to modern scientific glass and today's most cutting edge artistic pieces were represented when we visited. As you progress through the various galleries, you will find yourself asking time and time again, "Why did someone make this out of glass?", in my case, over a wonderful crystal table, and on the other end of the spectrum, a mile-long beaded rope, and "How did they make this out of glass?", in this case, over a wonderful life-sized sculpture of a minutely pleated woman's gown, simply unbelievable. Everything from sparkling cut glass tableware to Tiffany lamps and windows, lampworked paperweights, to the dazzling iridescent art glass of Corning's own Steuben factory are here to enjoy. Some of Europe's finest glass is here as well, including Nancy, France, Baccarat, and delicate Venetian pieces. Anyone who handles glasswork of this type for work could easily spend several days exploring, and your admission pass is good for 2 days. Note, there is an additional part of the collection not to be missed in the Rakow Library building, across the parking lot-the colored glassware of Frederick Carder, mastermind behind the era of some of Steuben's most vibrant works. The library itself is open to the public; I hope to use its resources next visit. Combined passes for the Rockwell Museum and the Corning Museum are available at the Rockwell, and various discounts are offered for seniors, veterans, and others, check in advance. Also, we discovered too late for this trip that some of the local hotels offer a glass lover's package, including the museum passes with your reservation, again, inquire in advance. BTW, don't skip the museum gift shop, there were many interesting works on display for sale there. And last, the Corning Museum does have some wheelchairs available for use, ask where you enter and someone will assist you.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks for visiting and for leaving such a lovely review! With a mission to tell the world about glass, we are always pleased when glass enthusiasts visit us. We also love it when those with limited understanding or experience with the art, history, or science of glass arrive and depart as glass enthusiasts. We encourage visitors to take advantage of our complementary tours that come with admission, as our knowledgeable Glass Guides may be able to help answers questions you have as you explore our collections. Next time we encourage that you check with nearby hotels to see if they have travel packages with us and that you take some time to visit the Rakow Research Library, the largest library in the world dedicated to glassmaking. We're looking forward towards seeing you again soon.