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UNAPOLOGETICALLY TACOMA.
A PLACE TO KNOW / MUSEUM DISTRICT

Museum of Glass.

Arts & cultureFamily
Museum of Glass and the Tacoma waterfront at dawn
Photo: Doug Walker
WHY GO

A good place to spend a little time.

A place to spend time with glass: its color, its possibilities, and the craft behind it. Start here for an art-focused afternoon in the Museum District.

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Make a plan that fits.

Confirm current accessibility information, parking, and visitor services directly with the museum when planning your trip.

From the source

Place information checked September 21, 2026. Opening hours, prices, and access arrangements can change.

Official Museum of Glass visitor information ↗

Make a day of it.

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Tacoma Museum of Glass beside the waterfront
THE CULTURE EDIT

Glass, water, a little wonder.

An unhurried art afternoon built around the Museum of Glass.

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