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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $20.00

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Wed 23 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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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Jacob A

Jan 2020

Glass is mysterious and dangerous. History is written by the winners and resented by the losers. The Corning Museum of Glass transcends histories complexity and accents the freedom of glass by combining both art and history without conflict or borders. Many of the featured exhibits are within necessarily sterile environment so as to not disturb or distort the integrity or beauty of the art herein contained. Families, historians, and artists collectively can enjoy the many demonstrations available in several locations throughout the day, while each show is just as fun and informative as the last. The museum of glass is literally from start to finish. From 3500BC in Egypt, through Persia, through Rome, back to Egypt, to Germany to Corning itself. Through every empire, artistic ages, practical uses, scientific creations, technological advancements, and just the age of man itself. Every artifact is labelled and full of its historical significance that progresses as you work your way through the ages. The Corning Museum of Glass is a worldwide destination that does not disappoint. It is appropriately removed from the hustle and bustle of the cities and nestled in a very charming town of Corning; a town literally founded by glass cutters in the 1860's. Its proximity yet removal from the canal trade routes coupled with its central location for the coal needed to create windows that shaped the world as we know it.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a comprehensive review Jacob! It sounds like you greatly enjoyed your visit to the largest glass museum in the world and were able to appreciate the art, history and science of glass. We hope to see you again as we always curate new exhibits every year and if you have not had the opportunity to make glass yourself, it is an experience you will never forget!

JohnandJaneS

Jan 2020

Brought the out-of-town family. Our main objective was to watch the hot glass show and we enjoyed it so much we came back twice the same afternoon. All were fascinating, different, and entirely worth while. Goes without saying that the museum is world class and the industrial displays are educational, interesting, and fun.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for visiting with your family John and Jane! The Hot Glass Show, which is included in admission, is always a hit and the shows are always different. We hope to see you and your family (both in and out of town) again!

btr2nd

Jan 2020

What a great museum, many of the pieces are out in the open, allowing up close viewing! The docents are great for sharing the stories of the artist and their work! Make sure you take on the glass making demonstrations, fascinating! Plan your trip early enough so that you can take one of the hands on experiences, making your own souvenir!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for visiting! Our docents are indeed wonderful and enjoy sharing their love of glass with our guests. The demonstrations are available throughout the day and are included in admission. The Make Your Own Glass workshops are very fun with projects for all ages. We do recommend an advance reservation online, as space is limited. We hope to see you again!