10/02/2023
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
Full of incredibly colorful creations, the Museum of Glass lies right in the heart of Tacoma. Within its distinctive cone-shaped building you can find countless galleries and workshops with arresting artworks wherever you look.
Founded in 2002, it celebrates the studio glass movement and highlights the immense contributions of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The Tacoma native’s creative sculptures feature throughout with exhibitions also focusing on the history of the art form and its ongoing evolution. One of its main sights though is the bewitching Bridge of Glass outside that links the museum to the center.
Besides simply perusing its collection, guests can actually watch fascinating live demonstrations in the Hot Shop amphitheater. Before heading off, make sure to check out its gift shop and see if any of its amazing glass creations take your fancy.