Glass Museums

• Museum of History & Industry
  2700 24th Ave. Seattle, WA 98112
  206-324-1125
• Museum of Glass
  International Center for Contemporary Art
  1802 East Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402-3217
  253-396-1768

• Carriage House Glass Museum
  Wheeling, WV 26003.
  304-243-4058 or 1-800-624-6988.
  
  The Carriage Glass Museum offers glass blowing and decorating demonstrations, as well as the display of an extensive collection of antique to modern glass. The park is also home to the West Virginia Glass and Crafts Festival in late July and early August. Location: in Oglebay Park, two mi. N. of I-70 on Rt. 88. The museum and shop are open year-round, times vary, call to confirm. Glass blowing demonstrations: Apr. ­Dec.; times vary; please call to confirm. There is a charge for tours. Mailing address: Wheeling, WV 26003. Phone: 304-243-4058 or 1-800-624-6988.
• Huntington Museum of Art
  2033 McCoy Rd. Huntington, WV 25701
  304-529-2701
  
  Eighteenth and nineteenth century weapons, decorative arts and nineteenth and twentieth century American glass. The museum now offers an outstanding permanent display of nearly 1,000 glass objects, primarily from the OhioValley of the 19th and 20th centuries. An extensive collection of West Virginia glass features the production of Hobbs, Brockunier & Co., Central, Riverview, Jefferson, Fenton, Northwood, Dunbar, Fostoria, New Martinsville, Huntington Tumbler, Blenko, Rainbow and Pilgrim. Also on display are important examples of American and European 19th and 20th century art glass and contemporary studio glass. The museum now offers an outstanding permanent display of nearly 1,000 glass objects, primarily from the Ohio Valley of the 19th and 20th centuries. An extensive collection of West Virginia glass features the production of Hobbs, Brockunier & Co., Central, Riverview, Jefferson, Fenton, Northwood, Dunbar, Fostoria, New Martinsville, Huntington Tumbler, Blenko, Rainbow and Pilgrim. Also on display are important examples of American and European 19th and 20th century art glass and contemporary studio glass. Location: Accessible from Interstate 64, by taking Exit 8 and following signs. From downtown Huntington, follow Eighth St. to Ritter Park and continue up Eighth St., following signs. Open year-round, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting tour coordinator two weeks prior to visit. (Admission fee, except Wednesdays)
• Fostoria Glass Museum
  P.O. Box 826, Moundsville, WV 26041
  
  Fostoria Glass Company began production in 1887 and continued until 1986. The museum is operated by the Fostoria Glass Society and devoted to the study and preservation of Fostoria Glass. The Museum is located at the corner of 6th and Tomlinson Streets, Moundsville, WV . The museum specializes in the glass made in Moundsville at Fostoria Glass Co. Open year-round, Thurs.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Admission by donations. Fostoria Glass Society members free. 304-845-9188.
• Fenton Glass Museum
  Williamstown, WV 26187
  304-375-7772
  
  In addition to the on-site factory, which is one of the very few remaining glass factories that once numbered in the scores, a small but well-arranged museum of Fenton glass is available. The historical development of the company is documented and most of the items that have come from the factory are displayed. The museum is dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of Ohio Valley glassmaking, and a video on "The Making of Fenton Glass" is shown throughout the day. Location: 10 mi. north of Parkersburg, WV, and just across the Ohio River from Marietta, Ohio. It is easily reached from I-77, use the Williamstown Exit (#185) or by WV State Routes 2 and 14 and U.S. Route 50. (A second Fenton Glass outlet is located at the Flatwoods Outlet Center, just off I-79 at Flatwoods (Exit 64), midway between Charleston and Clarksburg, WV) The Gift Shop and Museum are open year-round except New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Seasonal Hours: Jan.-Mar.: Mon.-Sat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. 12:15- 5 p.m.; Apr.-Dec.: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 12:15-5 p.m. Annual Two-Week Tent Sale: (late June-Early July) and Annual February Gift Shop Sale: 10 Days beginning weekend preceding President's Day. Mailing Address: 420 Caroline Ave., Williamstown, WV 26187. Phone: 304/375-7772 or 1-800-319-7793.
• Mansion Museum of Oglebay Institute
  Oglebay Park Wheeling, WV 26003
  304-242-7272
  
  Wheeling area glass of the Midwest. Includes pieces from Hobbs, Northwood, Sweeney, Bellaire, Campbell and others.
• West Virginia Museum of American Glass
  P.O. Box 574, Weston, WV 26452.
  304-643-4025.
  
  Excellent examples of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania glass are displayed along with interactive exhibits for children. The Museum is located on the corner of Main Avenue and Second Street in downtown Weston, West Virginia. It's open to the public 6 days a week: Monday through Saturday Noon to 4 PM Open year-round, 20th century glass, collection of Riverside Glass and a great number of i information on various glass houses.

• Milwaukee Public Museum
  800 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 52333
  414-278-2702
• State Historical Society of Wisconsin
  30 N. Carroll St. Madison, WI 53706
  608-262-7700
• University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
  Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St.
  Stevens Point, WI 54481
  715-346-4797
  
  Museum has the Vallier Collection of Early American Pressed Glass Goblets. Most of the goblets are on public display in the Fine Arts Building. Some have been stored during a major renovation taking place 2003-2005.
• Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
  165 North Park Ave. Neenah, WI 54956
  414-751-4670