Updated: 5/13/2019 
Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Arts
Millville, New Jersey
Description

The Museum of American Glass, celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of American glass, is at the core of WheatonArts. One of only 8 museums in the state of New Jersey to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it offers over 18,000 square feet of exhibition space, a collection over 20,000 pieces strong, as well as a research library and archives.

The fires still burn here at WheatonArts! A national cultural treasure, WheatonArts is located on 45 wooded acres in southern New Jersey. WheatonArts is home to the Museum of American Glass, an international Creative Glass Fellowship Program, the largest Folklife program in the Garden State, a Hot Glass Studio, several traditional Craft Studios, four Museum Stores, a 9,000 sq. ft. Event Center and a beautiful pond-side picnic grove – a true Pineland Sanctuary!

In addition to daily glass blowing and artist demonstrations, WheatonArts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances and several weekend festivals (including the award-winning Festival of Fine Craft) throughout the year.

History

The Museum of American Glass opened in 1973. The museum presents acclaimed exhibitions annually.

Artifact Collections

Early American Glass Bottles 18th, 19th and 20th Century Glass Contemporary Studio Glass Movement.

Programs
Welcome To A World of Fun and Learning!

In addition to all of the many wonderful exhibits, demonstrations and other attractions throughout WheatonArts, we offer special programs and classes for your students. For more information, send an e-mail to mail@wheatonarts.org

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Tour Our Wonderful Exhibits and Demonstrations as a Group!

Adult Admission is $8.00 per person for groups of 15 or more. Add a private tour in the Museum of American Glass for an additional $2.00 per person. Bus driver and group leader receive complimentary admission.

Museum Store is free to visit

WheatonArts winter schedule goes into effect on January 1, 2019. The Museum Stores at WheatonArts will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of January, February, and March. It is free to shop and stroll the grounds!

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
Hours of Operation
January, February and March
Sunday, Saturday10 AM - 5 PM
April through December
Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday10 AM - 5 PM
Museum Hours for Jan through Mar 2019

WheatonArts winter schedule goes into effect on January 1, 2019.

Sunday, Saturday10 AM - 5 PM

The Museum Stores at WheatonArts will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of January, February, and March. It is free to shop and stroll the grounds!

Admission

General Admission: $10
Seniors (over 62): $9
Students (): $7
Children 5 and under: Free

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