museums

below are listed some useful organisations for glass collectors.

broadfield house

"Situated in the historic glass quarter, Broadfield House Glass Museum has established a reputation as one of the major glass museums in the world. The Museum has a magnificent collection of British glass, much of which was made locally, from 18th century tableware to Victorian cameo vases to modern sculptural pieces. Permanent displays and temporary exhibitions celebrate the magical art of glassmaking. There is also a glassmaking studio where visitors can watch and wonder at the glassblowers' skills."

to visit their website follow this link

corning museum of glass

"The Corning Museum of Glass is home to the world’s most comprehensive and celebrated collection of glass. Glass scholars from around the world visit the galleries searching for answers to research questions, and casual visitors, also from around the world, include The Corning Museum of Glass in vacation plans."

to visit their website follow this link

victoria and albert

"V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings."

to visit their website follow this link

• back to top of page •