Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass is a museum and research institution in Corning, New York, focused exclusively on glass art, history and technology. It combines collection galleries with active glassmaking demonstrations and conservation work.

The museum’s galleries present historic and contemporary glass objects, while on-site glass studios run regular live demonstrations that show traditional and experimental techniques. The institution also maintains a research library and conservation facilities that support scholarship on glass.

Founded in the mid-20th century by the local glass industry, the museum has grown into an international centre for the study and display of glass, with an extensive public collection and educational programming. The visitor experience commonly includes gallery visits, scheduled hot-glass demonstrations and temporary exhibitions.

Located in the city of Corning in upstate New York, the museum sits within a cultural district and is accessible by road and regional transport links.

• Founding and collection: Founded by an industrial glass company in the mid-20th century, the institution holds one of the largest public collections dedicated to glass worldwide.
• Live demonstrations: Daily live glassmaking demonstrations are included with admission and are a primary draw for visitors interested in craft and process.

What to See #

• Hot Glass Demonstration Studio: A working glass hot shop where live glassmaking demonstrations and artist demonstrations are staged throughout the day.
• Permanent and temporary galleries: Galleries presenting historic and contemporary glass objects spanning art, design and technical glasswork, including studio glass and historical vessels.
• Rakow Research Library: A specialized research library and archive that documents the history and technology of glassmaking and houses reference collections.