Glassblowing
Watch live glassblowing in the Hot Shop
The Museum of Glass is built around a working glass studio, where visitors can watch artists blow and shape glass from the amphitheater seating. Confirm current studio schedules on the museum site.
Hours, prices, seasons and reservation rules change. Confirm on the official page before you go — Tacoma Trekker is an independent visitor platform.
Book it
- Cost
- Included with Museum of Glass admission
- How long
- Varies
- When it runs
- Check current availability
Booking, times and prices are handled by the operator. Tacoma Trekker does not take bookings or payments.
Upcoming dates
Scheduled sessions
- Josefina Muñoz Torres Visiting Artist Residency
Wed, Nov 4 · November 4–8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
- Veterans Day Celebration
Sat, Nov 7 · Starts at 2 p.m. End time not listed.
- Artist Talk: Josefina Muñoz Torres
Sun, Nov 8 · 1–2 p.m.
- Megan Stelljes Visiting Artist Residency
Wed, Nov 11 · November 11–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
- Family Day: Harvest Haul!
Sat, Nov 14 · 1–4 p.m.
- Artist Talk: Megan Stelljes
Sun, Nov 15 · 1–2 p.m.
- Forged in Fire Lecture: Dale Chihuly
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
- Family Day: Winter Delight!
Sat, Dec 12 · 1–4 p.m.
Dates come from the organizer's own listings. Confirm before you go.
More like this
- Private and group glassblowing at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Group and private glassblowing bookings for families, friends and work groups, arranged directly with the studio.
- Blow your own glass at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Make a piece of glass yourself in a working Tacoma hot shop, guided by studio staff. The studio publishes which pieces are offered, how long a session takes and what it costs.
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