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Museum of Glass

1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, WA, 98402
(253) 284-4719 - Venue Website

If you want to hear a lecture, experience original works of art or watch artists in action, there is a place for you here.

Galleries
Spacious galleries include 13,000 square feet of open exhibition space.

Hot Shop
What is 90 feet tall, 100 feet wide and tilts at a 17-degree angle? Its the Museum's 9,200 square foot Hot Shop Amphitheater. One of the building's most striking features, it includes a hot glass studio where artistic teams blow and cast glass, a cold glass studio for completing artworks, and raised seating for 138 visitors and observation space for an additional 60. Cameras transmit live video footage to large screens in the Amphitheater and the Grand Hall.

Grand Hall
With 6,900 square feet of space, the grand entry hall hosts public assemblies and receptions. The hall includes donor recognition features, ticketing and visitor services functions, and provides direct access to the galleries, theater, Hot Shop, Museum store and café.

Theater
The 2,200 square foot theater provides ample space for advanced multimedia presentations, films, lectures and meetings with seating for over 180 visitors. The theater is equipped with state-of-the-art video, acoustical and sound systems that are integrated with the activities in the galleries and the Hot Shop.

Studio
To intensify the learning experience, the 1,040 square foot Studio serves as an interpretive space reflecting the themes of the exhibits. Long distance learning links connect the international education community to the Museum in the Studio.
---www.museumofglass.org

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Venue Type: Museum / Planetarium
Neighborhood: New Tacoma
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1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Mar 27, 2008 - YogiBear
Cool Workshop!

The Museum of Glass looks really neat from the exterior -- the architecture is definitely eye-catching and unique. The museum itself is really small in size, but they make good use of the space. I was disappointed that there wasn't more to it, but I have to admit that the BEST part of the museum was their auditorium where they featured artists demonstrating their craft. We saw a renown glass-blowing artist create something right before our eyes!

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2/16 5:00p CANCELLED: Third Thursday ArtWalk
5:00p CANCELLED: Make Your Own Glass: Third Thursday Bead Making Workshops
2/18 11:00a Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
2/19 12:00p Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
2/25 11:00a Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
2/26 12:00p Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
3/3 11:00a Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
3/4 12:00p Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
3/10 11:00a Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
1:00p Family Day
3/11 12:00p Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
3/14 10:00a Visiting Artist Magdalene Odundo
3/15 10:00a Visiting Artist Magdalene Odundo
5:00p CANCELLED: Make Your Own Glass: Third Thursday Bead Making Workshops
5:00p CANCELLED: Third Thursday ArtWalk
3/16 10:00a Visiting Artist Magdalene Odundo
3/17 10:00a Visiting Artist Magdalene Odundo
11:00a Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
3/18 12:00p Make Your Own Glass: Glass Fusing Workshops
12:00p Visiting Artist Magdalene Odundo