Museum of Glass, Tacoma

Name: Museum of Glass
Address: 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, 98402-3217, United States
Telephone: +1 866-468-7386

#4 among attractions in Tacoma

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity. ()

Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 47°14'45"N, 122°26'2"W

Address

1801 Dock StNew TacomaTacoma 98402-3217 United States

Contact

+1 866-468-7386

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Day trips

Museum of Glass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma Dome, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum.

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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Glass open?

Museum of Glass is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Glass?

Nearby attractions include Bridge of Glass, Tacoma (2 min walk), Washington State History Museum, Tacoma (3 min walk), Stone Wave, Tacoma (5 min walk), Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Glass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Glass:

Bus

Pacific Ave & S 19th St • Lines: 1, 41, 42, 500, 501, 594 (4 min walk)
Pacific Ave & S 14th St • Lines: 1, 102, 13, 3, 400, 41, 42, 500, 501, 590, 594 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station/South 19th Street • Lines: T (4 min walk)
Convention Center/South 15th Street • Lines: T (9 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (14 min walk)