just when you think you've seen all the glass you could see, then, a visit to the glass museum is in order....beginning with a short movie about the history of glass making in Lancaster, especially anchor hocking glass, you are then directed to the various exhibits of the different types of molds used to form the glass, and, then you traverse to the ongoing exhibits of the glassware manufactured by some of the other glassmakers from Lancaster and its surrounds, and also other ohio manufacterers....other exhibits feature glass from fenton glass and Westmoreland, libbey, Fostoria, tiffin, some heisey, a display of depression glass, and an array of unusual glass from around the country...there is a gift shop which sells various items, and glass items which are made in house by resident glassblowers.. many of the exhibits are on loan from individuals, others are donated...displays change frequently, so there is always something different to see....there is a glassblowing exhibition which is very interesting, so be sure to see that also...
I can't say enough about how lucky our couty is to have such an interesting and well-run specialty museum like this. If you haven't been yet and you live in Lancaster, then shame on you. ;-)WELL worth it!
We recently visited the Glass Museum in Lancaster, OH. This place is very attractive. The hosts are very friendly. The glassware is beautiful. The short movie and glass blowing was very educational. They change the glassware every 6 months so this is a place you could visit more then once.
A pleasant, fairly focused museum that won't take long to visit. But don't skip the gift shop. Affordable, hand-blown glass, from Christmas ornaments to stylized vases and bowls.
The museum looks small time if you just peek inside. The exhibit is small. But, the best thing you get is a session watching and listening to the resident glass blower take you through making a vase. He is a born speaker and a gifted craftsman. He was also knowledgeable and gave us tips on how to glue glass (we're working on crafty projects of our own). Be sure and peruse the gift shop. Prices are more than reasonable and the cost for the anchor hocking functional glass pieces are a down right steal.
The employees are well versed in the museum. My teenagers enjoyed it. They got to see glass blowing.
The staff here are quite knowledgeable but not always friendly. If you are a collector or interested in glass than this is a spot for you. For the average folks on vacation it's a waste of time and cash.
Being that my Dad worked for Anchor Hocking glass for 45 years, we have used alot of the products shown in their show room. It brought back a lot of memories of using them and still own. It's sad that plastic is used so much more than glass. Not in my home.
Glass pieces are arranged in well-lit glass cases that showcase the beauty of the pieces selected for the shows. Allow an hour, longer if you're there on a day when they're doing glass-blowing demonstrations. AAA members get discounted admission.
They have beautiful examples of things that were made locally. They showcase Anchor Hocking products of function as well as beautiful glass art objects The museum also has glass blowing demonstrations, and classes.