Museum of Glass

Located in Tacoma, Washington, we are a premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio. Now in our 16th year, we have established a reputation for hosting impactful and engaging artist residencies, organizing nationally traveling exhibitions in our galleries, and creating unique programs for our visitors, all while building a growing permanent collection chronicling the development of modern and contemporary glass.

Since opening in 2002, we have served as a catalyst for change for our city. Our iconic building was erected on a Superfund site which started the restoration of this beautiful waterway community. Today you will find a thriving arts and culture center, with six museums all within walking distance.

Each year over 100,000 visitors explore the Museum, sampling all that we offer. It’s rare to find a venue where you can watch live glassmaking, experience glass art from emerging artists as well as masters, and have the chance to try your hand at it. Museum of Glass prides itself on delivering all of these experiences, and it’s getting noticed. In 2017, USA Today listed Museum of Glass as a top ten tourist destination in Washington State.