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The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum, home to a collection of 19th century industrial glass, is passionate about fostering modern day glassblowers and glass artists. To that end, we offer classes in the art of working with glass, both hot and cold, in an effort to teach the current generation about this ancient and beautiful art form.

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Our two main offerings are the "Glass Experience", where you learn to work with hot glass in our Museum demonstration hot shop, and the "Glass Fusing Workshop", where you assemble a creation with cold glass that we bake for you in our glass firing kiln.

New in 2025 is the Kids Discover Glass Room, a kids play space devoted to experiencing the making of glass art using its traditional tools and costumes.

We invite you to learn more about us, our past history and modern mission, and our plans for the future.

Glass Experience

Experience the thrill of a lifetime: working with molten glass in our hands-on one-on-one "Glass Experience". Guided by an expert glass blower, you will make glass art and memories to treasure forever!

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Glass Fusing Workshop

Feeling crafty? Come spend a happy two hours assembling two glass pendants from bits of colorful glass. Guided by an expert glass artist, this group class is the perfect way to explore your hidden artistic potential.

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Kids Discover Glass Room

An Interactive Exhibit for Kids!

Step into the art and science of glassmaking!

Our newest permanent exhibit, the Discover GlassRoom, is a hands-on, interactive replica of the Sandwich Glass Museum’s own hot shop—designed especially for young explorers. Children of all ages can experience the magic of glassblowing through safe, simulated activities. Try out real tools, sit at the gaffer’s bench, and even press your own simulated glass cup plate.

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Young Glass Makers' Workshops

In 2025 our Spring Break workshop was led by renowned glass artist and educator Richard Jolley. Stay tuned to see who we line up for 2026!

About Us

The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum interprets and preserves the history of industrial glassmaking in the Town of Sandwich, educates the general public on the craft and art of working with glass, and promotes contemporary glass artists by selling their work in our Museum Gift Shop.

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