Corning, NY – Families can enjoy an array of Glass Harvest activities at The Corning Museum of Glass this fall, followed by a glittering Glass Wonderland.
• See the world’s largest glass pumpkin. On display September 6 through November 11.
• Create a colorful glass pumpkin during a 40-minute Make Your Own Glass experience. Appropriate for all ages. Project offered September 3 through December 1.
• Go on a Harvest Hunt to find fall foliage, pumpkins and more in the Museum’s collection. Available September 6 through November 11.
• Choose from thousands of glass harvest-themed items on sale at the Glass Farmers Market (October 12 – 14).
• Enjoy family-friendly, one-hour tours of the galleries this fall. Offered at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily, September 6 through November 11.
Glass Wonderland
• Take a holiday picture with the Museum’s life-size glass snowmen, or under the giant glass ornament tree, which is 14 feet tall with more than 1,200 glass ornaments. On view November 15, 2013 – January 5, 2014.
• All ages can create colorful glass ornaments during 40-minute Make Your Own Glass experiences, including snowman ornament and Victorian ornament projects this season.
• Enjoy holiday music, free Museum admission, and discounted Make Your Own Glass experiences during the Museum’s Holiday Open House (December 7 – 8).
• Go on a “Winter Wonders Hunt,” searching the galleries for holly, stars and more (November 15, 2012 – January 5, 2013).
• Shop for unique and affordable glass gifts at the GlassMarket’s After-Thanksgiving Sale (November 29 – December 1) and continue to find great deals throughout the holiday season.
Adult admission to the Museum is $15.00. A special rate of $6.00 is offered to residents living in the 148, 149 and 169 ZIP codes. Kids and teens, 19 and under, receive free admission.
For more information on any of the following events, call (800) 732-6845 or (607) 937-5371.
