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 Museum of Glass - Tacoma, WA Posted by:  Hikenutty
N 47° 14.770 W 122° 26.056
10T E 542812 N 5232675
The Museum of Glass is a fine arts museum dedicated to presenting glass in the context of contemporary art.
Waymark Code: WMKNV
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2006
Views: 70
This is a great musuem to take kids to. The glass is spectacular and there is a hot shop exhibit where local glass artists are working that is open for the public to view. Be sure to also visit the Bridge of glass and the sculptures on the different plaza levels as you walk down to the museum entrance from the Pacific Avenue level. This outdoor area is free and leads down to a promenade along the Thea Foss Waterway. Nearby see the Chihuly installations in the Union Station, and visit the Washington State History Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum.
Admission if free every 3rd Thursday from 5-8pm.
Name: Museum of Glass
Location:
1801 E. Dock Street
Tacoma, WA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Other Agency/Organization
Hours of operation:
Open 7 days a week—Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Third Thursdays 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm.
Admission Fee: $10 general, $8 seniors, military and students (13+ with ID), $8 groups of 10 or more, $4 children (6-12) years old. Children under 6 are admitted free. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month from 5pm to 8pm.
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
Phone Number: Not listed
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