Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets

Overview

Mobile ticket

From children looking for an adventure to artists looking for inspiration, there is something for everyone at The Corning Museum of Glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the Museum is halfway between Niagara Falls and New York City.

Live demonstrations!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A typical museum visit is approximately 3-4 hours, but you can spend as much time as you’d like and return the following day with this 2-day ticket

Free admission for customers age 17 and under

Explore Contemporary Art + Design on GlassApp.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Admission ticket valid for 2 consecutive days

Food and drinks (available for purchase at Museum Cafe)

Optional Make Your Own Glass workshop ($14-$150).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Corning Museum of Glass

1 Museum Way, Corning United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Corning Museum of Glass

Showcasing more than 3,500 years of glassmaking history, the Corning Museum of Glass features nearly 50,000 pieces of classic and contemporary glass art and objects. See works ranging from a small Egyptian pharaoh head to an enormous Tiffany window, and discover the wonder and artistry behind glassmaking. Explore the stunning day-lit Contemporary Art + Design Wing, which houses the best of the last 25 years in glass, and a 500-seat Amphitheater Hot Shop, a space dedicated to live glass demos and design sessions. See glass created before your eyes during a live, narrated Hot Glass Demo, and be inspired to experience glassmaking for yourself during a Make Your Own Glass workshop, with projects for all ages. Choose from fused picture frames and suncatchers, sandblasted drinking glasses, flameworked beads, pulled-glass flowers, delicate blown ornaments, and seasonal projects (additional fee). You can also search the gift shops for handmade glass treasures or grab a bite at the museum cafe. Spend as much time as you'd like at the museum touring at your own pace, and return the next day if you didn't get enough!

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Reviews

4.74

561 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

474

Fall foliage tour.
David S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy access. Enjoyable and educational area. Very convenient and good hotel close to shuttle service and other museums, shopping area and restaurants.
Amazing glass museum
vrilluri,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was planning to visit this museum for over 5 years. Glad I finally got to visit and experience hundreds of years glass making history. All the displays were exquisite and beautiful. Spent over 3 hours admiring the beauty and creativity of all the artists. Once in a lifetime experience and I suggest visiting this museum with your family and friends.
Corning Museum of Glass
K E C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The Corning Museum of Glass was a disappointment this time around. I had been years ago and enjoyed it very much. This time l found info. about the museum were unclear. When you pull into the lot for parking it’s unclear where to go. Asking in the Visitors Center didn’t help .The man at info. seemed disinterested in what he was doing. He waved and said ,”it’s down that way. “After purchasing tickets we found that the main attraction, watching the glass makers work from above, was closed. That’s what visitors come to see. A small area did have a glass blowing demo but people were standing, ten deep, and many couldn’t see. It almost felt like there was no planning or effort put in to making the museum its best. Let’s hope that changes. It is a fascinating and unique museum.
2025 Lego Convention at the Museum of Glass
Lisa T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing from the nice lady in the welcome center, to our departure in the afternoon! Everyone was great! We will definitely be back to make an ornament for Christmas!
Don’t go on the weekend!
Yvonne W,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Not so interested in Lego themed displays. The glass blowing for Lego man was great for kids, not so much for older adults…. And way too crowded… lots of kids.
Brilliant and Fun
Diana7383,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
WoW what interesting AMAZING art to gaze apon. Beautiful displays of brilliant color. Throughly enjoyed the modern Art. The demonstrations are cool too. Such talent to see up close. The gallery was fun to visit. Cannot wait to cone back.
Well worth the time to visit!
amandak616,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Corning Museum is absolutely worth a visit when in the area. The galleries and exhibits offer a compelling blend of aesthetics and information. We unfortunately didn't get to see a demonstration because a fire alarm caused a building evacuation and we weren't able to stick around to go back in because of how we had our day scheduled, but would happily return to see one! It was a great addition to our trip.
Cool exhibits, great fun making our own art in the studio!
TammyAndKeithB,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I stopped by. It was crazy busy. Lots of cool exhibits. Even though we aren't much into museums and art we found the demonstrations were very cool. The gift shop was loaded with unique items, and we did an event to make our own art in the studio. We would recommend.
Grouchy Glass Maker
Explorer318151,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
My daughter and I drove 1.5 hours to experience this amazing museum. The museum itself did not disappoint! It was informative with impressive exhibits that detailed the important evolution and value of glass. We also paid $150/person for an in-depth glass making experience. Unfortunately this experience did not match that of the museum. From the start of the our 9 am class the experienced glass maker was less than enthusiastic, he did not introduce himself or smile and rushed us through the process. He snapped at my 18 year old when she apparently blew into the glass when she wasn't supposed to, then trashed the vase she was working on in a bucket and quickly remade the vase himself. His impatient actions made her feel like she did something wrong but his instructions were less than clear. Furthermore he kept throwing his head back and inhaling deeply as if trying to calm/ground himself. He rushed us through the process and finished both our hour long classes in just 30 minutes. The experience was in stark contrast to the other glass maker instructing next to us who was engaging, patient, enthusiastic and happy. Perhaps the glassmaker we had was only having a very bad day but I wish he had called in sick rather than try and instruct with a bad attitude. The vases we made were supposed to be something that represented a happy memory, mother daughter bonding day, but was tarnished by a grouchy glass maker.
We were "blown" away :-)
FamilyofFiveMD,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This museum is worth making Corning a destination to visit. We reserved tickets ahead of time and included the glass making experience. The experience portion was well organized, the staff were nice and it was fun to make a pumpkin to take home. Understandably, the guest's participation is limited to blowing into the tube to expand the glass, and not any of the handling of the glass to put in the very hot ovens. You can pick your piece up the next day after it has cured. The museum also has demonstrations of glass making. Those were impressive and the staff extremely knowledgeable. I recommend seeing one or more of those. Then there is the museum, which is amazing. It has extensive collections from ancient times to present day and they are all works of art. We spent well over four hours among participating in the glass blowing, watching demonstrations and touring the exhibits. Highly recommend this museum for all ages!