I spent a Friday afternoon exploring the Museum District of Tacoma and am so glad that I discovered the STORE at the Museum of Glass. (I did not pay to enter the actual museum...but of course spent... More

I spent a Friday afternoon exploring the Museum District of Tacoma and am so glad that I discovered the STORE at the Museum of Glass. (I did not pay to enter the actual museum...but of course spent way too much money at the museum store!) If you are looking for unique gifts from glass ornaments to funky stationery to unique toys for children, I'd highly recommend going to the Museum of Glass's store. I did some price checking on books featuring Chihuly's work and their prices are no higher than at other bookstores or museum stores. I had a lot of fun browsing the store and ended up with birthday gifts for about 5 different friends and family members!
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The Museum of Glass is a terrific space in which to view art -- but you can't go expecting to see lots of glass. Exhibits rotate and there are times when there's nary a breakable vase in sight. BUT... More

The Museum of Glass is a terrific space in which to view art -- but you can't go expecting to see lots of glass. Exhibits rotate and there are times when there's nary a breakable vase in sight. BUT visitors can always see some of the most awesome glass art around by walking from the museum across the "Chihuly Bridge of Glass." The museum has a fantastic hot shop in which patrons can almost always sit and watch glass artists at work. The gift shop is worth a stop and the cafe offers quality lunches!
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I was skeptical when I was told I was being dragged along to the Museum of Glass. How interesting could glass be? Well, I was surprised. The galleries are filled with interesting and beautiful... More

I was skeptical when I was told I was being dragged along to the Museum of Glass. How interesting could glass be? Well, I was surprised. The galleries are filled with interesting and beautiful objects which I had to keep reminding myself were made from glass. What really captured my interest however was the "hot shop," a live workshop where you can watch fabulous glass creations being made. The building that houses the museum also deserves special mention: it is an architectural marvel, and well worth a visit on its own terms. The Museum of Glass is a unique and unforgettable destination.
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