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.

Live demonstrations!

City: Rochester

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $20.00

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Thu 24 Oct

Starting at $20.00

Make a reservation

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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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Reviews (361)

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Susan P

Aug 2021

This museum was worth the trip! Way more interesting than I expected. Wonderful, relevant exhibits and an outstanding variety of demos, displays. I could have stayed way longer than my 3 hours!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Susan, thanks for stopping by! We are thrilled CMOG exceeded your expectations. Many of our visitors share your experience and find that even 3 hours isn’t enough to explore all we have to offer! Don’t forget that your admission ticket is valid for two consecutive days. Stop by the next day if you’re still in the area!

NikaJunie

Jul 2021

This is an outstanding museum with lots to see and do, so my review will be longer than usual. I guarantee that if you spend even just an hour here you will leave with a great appreciation of glass and the glass maker’s art and technology. The permanent collection is outstanding and covers glass from its origins in ancient Egypt to the advanced technology and art of today. There are many examples of ancient Roman glass, Renaissance glass, and art glass to dazzle visitors. We were attracted to a special exhibition “In Sparkling Company: Glass and the Costs of Social Life in Britain During the 1700s”. Although some precious and lovely 18th century objects are on display, the show disappointed my companion and me. It is much smaller than the big, thick, glossy hardcover publication associated with the exhibit implies. Furthermore, its relentless and currently fashionable emphasis on slavery as the foundation of British wealth ignores other important wealth producers such as yeoman agricultural labor in the mother country, trade and transportation, as well as industries employing free labor including textiles, metalwork, building, publishing, brewing and distilling, animal husbandry, horse breeding, shipbuilding, furniture making, entertainment, and professional services, although the Vauxhall Gardens are mentioned. There are other temporary exhibits up at the moment, including one on glass and wine making, very appropriate because the Museum is near the Finger Lakes wine producing region. Don’t miss the live demonstrations. They are both entertaining and educational. You can make a reservation to create a glass object under the instruction of a glass maker. There is a large gift shop selling art glass, glass jewelry, toys and games, tableware and cookware, books, and many other beautiful and interesting things. There is a good enough, moderately priced café on the museum campus. This review just touches the highlights.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you so much for visiting us and taking the time to leave such a detailed review on your experience! We are so happy that you enjoyed our live demonstrations, the permanent collections, and our special exhibit Fire and Vine: The Story of Glass and Wine. We are sorry that In Sparking Company was smaller than you anticipated and did not live up to your expectations. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, and we will make sure we pass on your comments to our exhibition and curatorial teams. We are thrilled that overall, your visit helped you to see glass in a new light! We hope to see you again soon!

Mark G

Jul 2021

Been to lots of museums on several continents - this one at or near the very top. Great open, naturally lit space. Walked in not knowing much about glass, left knowing a fair share. Allow yourself a lot of time to properly experience this great museum - best over two visits. We bought a combination package with the Rockwell museum (also well worth visiting), reasonable price and valid for two days. You can't do justice to this museum in a 2 hour swing through; we spent 3 hours first visit, 5+ second visit. The various workshops and demonstrations are excellently conducted - informative and fun.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks so much for visiting and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to learn that we rank near the top of your list of favorite museums! We completely agree with your assessment to give yourself plenty of time to explore our collections. With new exhibits and rotating displays there is always something new to see! We are so glad you had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with us here at CMOG. We hope you visit again soon!