Sandwich Glass Museum in Sandwich MA
If you have free day on your vacation week down the Cape, a fun place to check out is the Sandwich Glass Museum. The glass museum is a fascinating place to visit even on a sunny day as the light coming from the windows make the glass sparkle. Rainy days work as well a visit will take you between 90 minutes to 2 hours. You can learn about the history of glass as well as see some new exhibits. It is an absolutely beautiful museum to visit.
The Sandwich Historical Society and Glass Museum interpret the history of the town and its glass industry. Exhibits of glass and historical items tell the story of the town’s greatest contribution to the American Industrial Revolution. Displays offer more than 6,000 pieces, in fifteen galleries, created by the different glass companies in Sandwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. The Museum also includes daily glassblowing demonstrations, a multi-media theater, a contemporary glass gallery, and special exhibitions. Located in the heart of Sandwich village, the Museum houses a dazzling Museum Store featuring contemporary glass artists as well as reproductions. The Museum Store offers perfumes, jewelry, paperweights, vases and ornaments. In addition visitors can view the intriguing world of glassblowing and interact with out glassblowers as they demonstrate their craft in all its complexity. Family friendly and interactive, this unique museum is a “must” during your visit.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
This is a definitely a highlight of your museum visit Watch molten glass, drawn from the furnace, blown and pressed into exquisite shapes. Learn why the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company led the world in the manufacture of glass during the early 19th century. The glassblower selects someone from each audience to press an actual piece of glass. The 20 minute demonstration takes place every hour on the hour with plenty of time for questions afterward. Even if you have seen glassblowing before this up close, hands on demonstration is truly enthralling for adults and mesmerizing for children
The Sandwich Glass Museum exhibits nearly 6,000 pieces of glass produced at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company between 1825 and 1888. Natural light pours through the spectacular colors as other exhibits describe how substantial Sandwich’s contributions were at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
Special events
As the year draws to a close, we are celebrating the holidays in style, with holiday tree ornaments and other winter decor so you can beautify your home for the holidays!
From November 15th through December 30th, come visit the Sandwich Glass Museum and browse for holiday ornaments, festively displayed on the Christmas trees in the retail shop.
Please note we will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years’ Eve,
and for the entire month of January.
Ornament of the Year 2024
Elegantly evocative of fall and winter in the Northeast, this lovely piece is sure to become a family heirloom.
Witch Ball
Ward off evil spirits just like they used to in days gone by!
Presented by the Sandwich Historical Society.
Toadstool Ornament
In keeping with the autumnal theme set by the choice of an acorn as this year’s Ornament of the Year, we are proud to present the holiday toadstool ornament.
2024 Hours
The Museum is located at the corner of Rt.130 and Tupper Road at 129 Main St., Sandwich MA. across the street from the Sandwich Town Hall.
For more information visit the Sandwich Glass Museum
