Museum of Glass

This museum was so interesting. We especially liked the "hot shop" where you can see hot glass being formed and blown. The live speaker described everything as it was happening. The galleries and gift shop had beautiful pieces of glass. It was so amazing to see what could be made using different techniques.

I just visited the Museum of Glass, and wow, it completely exceeded my expectations! Everyone always talks about the Hot Shop, and now I totally get it. Watching those glassblowers work was absolutely mesmerizing – seeing them transform molten glass with such precision and artistry was truly incredible. I could have spent hours just captivated by that. Beyond the demonstrations, the entire museum is a feast for the eyes. The current exhibitions were fantastic, showcasing such a diverse range of contemporary glass art from various artists. I particularly loved how the light played off the pieces, creating these ever-changing reflections. And the building itself, with its unique cone structure and the beautiful Chihuly Bridge of Glass, is an artwork in its own right. It’s such a well-designed space that really complements the art. Plus, I found the interactive elements and educational displays surprisingly engaging. It’s definitely a place I’d recommend to anyone, whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for something fascinating and visually stunning to do.

This was a great place to go to. We popped into the show room to watch some art being created. It was really hot and it was a hot day in June. We walked the gallery and enjoyed the art work. The cafe food was a bit pricey. We decided to eat somewhere else. Nice clean, and quiet The kids were not so entertained.

i loved the glass museum! i went for 420 weekend and had a good time! i think they oversold it with the advertising of food trucks and a beer garden, though. they had afood cart (which was good) and sold beer in the cafe. the exhibits were super cool and watching the glass blowing in action was incredible to see! some major talent on display!

One of the coolest spots in Washington. The museum is on the small side but very well curated, and you can cover everything in less than 1.5 hour. Some features of the museum: * Outdoor bridge: Don’t miss the bridge with all of the glass pieces showcased. * Outdoor glass fountain * Demos: The glass blowing demo runs throughout the day and was enriching. * Art exhibit: Astounding pieces. It was great to see how different artists work with glass too. * Special exhibit: There was an exhibit showing glass pieces inspired by children’s drawings, which was very unique and creative. * Gift store has a lot of neat pieces, like one of a kind beads and magnets.

Good variety of artists, and quite a few pieces that I genuinely liked! The hallway to the restrooms featured works prompted by kid's sketched proposals, and it was delightful! Parking was ok too.

What I like about this experience is the kids drawing that they turned into a glass figure. It’s fun to read the kids drawing descriptions. I tried their cafe and got a jack frost and it was awesome. I love it. I suggest you go on a sunny day to enjoy the place around the museum- like the bridge where there’s a ton of glasses. It was raining when we got there that’s why we didn’t get the full experience.

If you love art museums, the Museum of Glass is a must. The variety of styles was incredible including the mixed media pieces featuring glass of all types (neon, beads, etc.) that really stole the spotlight. Some displays were very traditional while others were almost extraterrestrial in the way they used glass to create objects, characters, or just convey a mood. The artist space was great as well with stadium-style seating in an evelvated observation area. You can sit and watch artists bending and shaping glass directly from the furnace and creating art before your eyes. There were so many interesting pieces to see, the whole experience was beyond my expectations. I plan on watching their schedule of events to go and see new displays on our next visit.

We came to the Glass Museum on Sunday. I love the museum-there is so much care put into the exhibitions, and it was cool to be able to see live glass blowing! I love their gift shop, which is an exhibition of their own. With that being said, I think that the price of admission is too high for the number of exhibitions they have AND the parking, which is why this isn't 5 stars. On top of the $20 ticket, you must also pay for parking, and at the moment, the only way to pay for parking is to download the app they provide. I think that $20 would be reasonable for admission and parking. It is worth the trip, but is a more expensive outing.

I don't know if you've been watching "Blown Away" on Netflix but this hot shop is an easy place to burn time. We sat and were fascinated by the glass gods and goddesses in beast mode just handling fire and glass like pros. Yes, the other exhibits are also interesting but there's not a whole lot to see. Very small museum. The kids art alley and tactile kids exhibit is fun for maybe 5 to 10 year olds. The cafe is ok but if you can wait, I'd recommend walking over the Chihuly Bridge above the museum to Anthem, at the entrance of the Washington Historical Museum.

The live demonstration of glassblowing was fascinating! The glass in the gallery was breathtaking and the display designed by kids was fun. Don't let the glass fool you, this is a real gem Pacific Northwest institution! The cafe also had delicious food served by friendly staff. Great location, convenient parking.

Never met a Museum we didn't enjoy and The Museum of Glass delivers. Originally intended to be an homage to Tacoman Dale Chihuly, it now encompasses all forms of glass art and artists. Parking is a nominal $5. The Hot Shot exhibit was the star for me. Make sure you get 'one' with that schedule. Check the website. Beautiful gift shop.

If you love blown glass and always wanted to see it up close, this is the place. There are classes to take and do some cools things and the museum is full of awesome art displays. The gift shop can be pricey but "HEY" it's professional art and worth it. If you go I suggest becoming members as it's well worth it. There are daily activities to see and weekends are worth a visit or two or more a month. Go, see and enjoy!

The museum is a lovely place to visit in Tacoma. There is parking under the museum for reasonable price, or street parking. It is on the smaller side, I took about 2 hours to look at everything. The day i visited, it was not too busy, so it was great being able to explore at your own pace and not bumping into others. The glass blowing studio is a must stop! Also the gift shop was worth checking out they are expensive but unique gifts and souvenirs.

I brought my nieces for the first time. They loved seeing the hot shop and also the bridge outside. I ended up buying an annual membership so we can go back often. The staff was helpful and nice.

The glass blowing that happens here is narrated and fun to watch. The seating is incredibly steep and for me just to close together but they have side seating for folks like me who are not able to do steep seating so that was good. The rest of the glass exhibits are well thought out and nicely displayed. I love the school of salmon exhibit. It is nice to just look at for a time and there is a bench to sit on so you can do that. The staff are courteous and helpful. The price is reasonable for a museum and exhibits. I am not a fan of the blobs of glass that are on display in the pond and really don't like the bridge display but then it is art and not meant to speak to everyone so good for thought. I enjoyed the experience. I did not take pictures as there are tons of pictures on the museum website and actually this is better seen in person anyway. Enjoy.

Really fun art museum that gets the community involved as well. They had a section when I went back in 2020 with drawings kids made in the area and their renditions of it in glass which was one of my favorite things! The glass pieces in the museum here is to a smaller extent than the one in Seattle and collectively not as large of pieces, but I personally really like how they have students and teachers that actively do glass blowing during the day that you can see as well. Occasionally they will explain and answer questions too so it is really fun not only seeing the glass pieces in the museum, but the work that goes into it as well.

The setting right off the bat is amazing it's a wonderful place to glacially walk around and learn some exciting information

i can see why the museum of glass can be fun for some really unique hands on experiences and workshop, but it's a bit small but still offer some cool installations. upping 1 star because we happened to stumble into the museum the 3rd thursday, which offered free admission with an extended hour from 5-8pm. i don't know if i would pay $20 for general admission... who knew the "cone" is actually the "hot shop" workshop for glass making, which was super cool, but there wasn't much instructions given on what was happening for the spectators. overall the experience can be improved and a bit more instructional and interactive. would love to catch a workshop here.

I had a grand time when I came here. The museum is a bit small, but they have a beautiful exhibit. I didn't know that glass art could have so many expressions. The biggest exhibit featured neon structures created by a variety of women, some of whom were international. I'm not sure if black women were represented, though. That would have been nice. But the main thing was the exhibit where the team was making something. It's possible that I entered in the middle of the project and had no idea what was happening. It's similar to a movie, I have a hard time dropping into a movie with out knowing what it's about, who's in it, etc. For context. When I entered the people were on the floor doing something and I think the woman who was hosting was talking to a small group of people and seemed to forget that she was hosting an audience. I do know that she only said one more sentence before I lost interest. I found the photo exhibit documenting the designing and building of the museum was much more interesting so I went up there. Thanks to the kid who gave me the idea. But a script for those who come in mid-demo "Welcome to the Museum of Glass, Tacoma. What we have here is a demonstration where they are creating a glass. The glass bowl has been created and put into a chamber to keep it warm. Now, they are working on the stem. Once it's completed they will join the bowl to the stem so that we have a completed glass. Any questions?" Another option would be to introduce the people and provide a brief bio of them. There were some closeups, but there were better angles (to me) and I didn't know until they were shown later. But all in all, I may not feel the need to go back to this one. But, I'm glad that I came this one time. Also, their gift shop is amazing and beautiful, so if you want to save some money and get a sampling of what they do, you could do that. Also, the gift shop should have a discount for current day ticket holders - 10%-15% off. That seems fair.

First time visiting the Museum of Glass and it was very enjoyable. I must add that my admission was free on the day I visited and I would definitely take advantage of going on a free day if you're skeptical or just want to enjoy a free activity. The first place I checked out was the glass blowing studio and you're able to see how they make the glass pieces. The exhibits are very beautiful and after viewing the glass blowing studio it really makes you appreciate the work even more. My kids (6 and under) were with me and there's a small kids area they enjoyed a lot. Don't forget to go outside to check out the Chihuly Bridge of Glass too - it's awesome.

Lovely museum with nicely curated exhibits. Lots of different glass works including blown (incl. Chihuly) pieces. Themed Black history exhibit was very insightful but the Kids-designed pieces stole our hearts. The Hot Shop was well-designed bit anticlimactic for us as we had just completed a Glassblowing class in Seattle not too long ago. The museum shop has some nice but very pricey pieces for sale. Easy access to the Bridge of Glass and its pieces. Well-worth the $5 parking fee and $20 entry.

I was a little disappointed and thought this museum is the same or similar to one in Seattle. Maybe I expected too much since I went to Seattle one 1st and started to compare. The day I went there was free entrance but it was open later than usual. It is MOG @ 20 anniversary and there is a celebration with a few vendors. Parking - there is underground parking. But I park on the street since there are space in early morning The workers were nice I should have read the review before I went there. I couldn't find where all the ceiling glass was. There is 1 room where you can show live how glass is made, theater, gift shop and cafe shop Overall the place is very small and finishes within an hour unless you read everything.

The museum is okay. Do not plan a full day for the event because it will not take you long to walk through the exhibits. I would say about 2 to 3 hours. There are some cool unknown artist and some cool pieces, however there isn't enough to make super exciting. There's a Chihuly collection, but having this so close to Chihuly's location doesn't make it seem special. The pic below was one of the pieces I liked and would have loved more information about the artist and details about the method of making and why it was made. This data is missing on a lot of pieces. The museum is worth a quick walk through.

You only need 90 mins. The glass blowing demo was good but hot although they supply drinking water. We liked the school of fish exhibit the most.

What a complete disappointment. The gallery was sparse with its exhibits. The only interesting part was the section featuring Dale Chihuly, which wasnt' that large. The gift shop had more variety and better examples of creative glass pieces than the gallery. The Hot Shop was the only part of the museum worth going to. For the price of the ticket, it was a huge let-down. Stay home and watch Netflix. It will be more interesting than this waste of time.

People who give low ratings clearly are unable to appreciate glass art!!! This place is awesome! Such a diverse collection! I drove six hours out of my way and was not disappointed! If you love and appreciate glass art this is among the top five destinations in the world. My only negative critique is that the narrator for the hot shop artists (hilltop) did not have his heart into it, barely spoke and mumbled. Last time I came ten+ years ago the narrator made the hot shop so fun.

A superb museum. Great architecture, very nice glass exhibits that are not overwhelmed by chihuly. But the highlight was the glassblowing demonstration. They do this in wonderful space where you can watch from auditorium seats or can go behind and above the artists on boardwalk. I have seen many glassblowing demos, in Murano and in the chihuly in seatle. Those have all been good but this one goes over and above. They are working on a complex piece that took over 2 hours to build. They have a gentleman that describes the action and answers all questions. I can say I learned more about glass blowing in the time I was there than at any other time . Make sure you allow time for this as it's well worth it. The second highlight is they have children come up with designs for glass and then they make two pieces one for the child/designer and one for the museum. The gallery with these works is amazing. Today they were making a unicorn avocado a 9 yr old designed.

Beautiful museum with great glass art. I loved the children's drawings that were brought to life in glass form-it was really cool! I also really enjoyed watching the glass blowing demonstrations live. My wife and I could have spent all day watching-but it was a little too hot for us to hang around that long. Many different artists' work is on display-some modern, some very old. It's cool to compare the different styles and methods. At the end of the museum, you have the opportunity to visit the gift shop where you can purchase items created onsite as well as glass items created elsewhere. We took home a beautiful vase and dish. Tip-if you're mostly interested in the Chihuly work, there's more outside on the bridge than in the museum itself.

The place is amazing. The sculptures are beyond reality, they are crazy beautiful. If you go, go and watch the artisans at work, you will be entertained at best!

It's awe inspiring to see all these pieces since they're handmade by very talented artists. There are so many pieces with various styles, there will be something you will want to stare at for a minute. I really enjoy the glasses that depicts animals and nature. The Hot Shop was live when I was there. I hear they typically take a lunch around 1-2, so be aware if you want to watch them blow glass/make glass work. It's quite interesting to see the time, effort, and steps it takes to what we think is a simple bowl. Most of the art that's done there are sold in the gift shop. Majority of the items sold there are quite expensive. The museum is on the smaller side, but it's worth a visit. The museum is taking covid precautions. Masks are wore the whole time, museum is reduced to 25% capacity, and they sanitize often.

Walking to a live music when we entered gave you a very relaxing vibe, followed by a live glass vase making demonstration is very cool and vivid experience. If you watched the show "Blown Away", this is totally a live show, pretty awesome!! Some part of exhibition can be more creative. There are some art works outside worth seeing. We enjoyed our visit!!

A fun and unique museum experience. Great for the whole family Ever wonder what that giant cone is on the Tacoma skyline? That is the outside of the Museum of Glass Hothouse. Here they are actually blowing glass! Fascinating for young and old alike. There are also many examples of blown and formed glass ranging from the simple to extremely complex designs. There are even a few Chihulys including a large display on "Chihuly Bridge of Glass" leading to the museum. It is free to enjoy as it is outside of the building. Sorry, the bridge itself is not glass (dern) as the name would imply, but features some very large glass sculptures and a full wall of Chihulys. The temporary exhibits are also amazing. There is an LGBTQ exhibition right now. The admission price is less than many museums coming in at only $17.00 for an adult admission. You can see everything easily within a 2 hour window. Come. Enjoy. Get some cult cha. :). You won't regret it. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it useful funny or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me! I Just moved to the Seattle area last October, and need all the friends I can get. So go ahead, press that button, and never miss a single one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior!

Overall enjoyed this museum, but it didn't seem to have as much as the nearby Tacoma Art Museum and this costs more. We did enjoy the unusual benches at one of the centerpieces and watching the glassblowing demonstration. Make sure to see the children's glasswork near the bathrooms.

My companion and I thought there would be more to explore. We checked the web site and called because Google business hours said closed at 3 pm. Nobody answered the phone so we assumed Google was wrong. We arrived at 2:15 and were told the museum was closing at 3 pm for their annual auction. That's cool. But they should be more proactive about their web site or have a special message on voicemail. Great variety of forms of glass making. Chihuly was amazing, of course. Don't miss all of the features of the bridge. These could be better described for visitors (we unintentionally missed the ceiling because we didn't know about it.). The sea forms are amazing. Love the babies with the ocean creatures!

This place is a rip-off. We came at around 4:15pm and closed at 5pm. They charge $20 per person unless you're a senior citizen, Military or EBT card holder. At least give a discount rate if you have less than an hour to close. There were some very cool pieces, but definitely not worth coming back.

The museum is spread out over several spaces. As they were transitioning to a new exhibit, a major part of the museum was closed. For fans of Dale Chihuly's glasswork, there were both free and paid opportunities. The Chihuly Glass Walkway and Bridge is a free outdoor exhibit. Nice to visit even on a gloomy overcast day. The glass ceiling and the wall of Chihuly sculptures were beautiful, but I would not make a special visit just to see this unless you are in the area. The glass blowing domed studio was amazing. Nice to be able watch as a visiting artist crafted artwork in the Hot Shop. There is theater styled seating and a balcony so that you can watch from various angles. There is also a camera crew filming live and you can watch on the large projection screen inside the studio. Although much of the gallery was closed due setting up for a new exhibition, the "Spotlight on Dale Chihuly" was a nice insight into his brilliant career and artwork. Interesting to learn that he was a Fulbright Scholar that studied in Murano, Italy. Love the "Gibson Chandelier" and his bowls. Ben Beres's "Incantations in the Round" was an interesting piece from "Out of the Vault." The translations of kids art work into glass was so cute and whimsical. It is in a corridor leading to the restrooms. We used our NARM reciprocal passes for entry into the museum. If you are a member of the military, high school student or in Tacoma Head Start, there are also free cultural admission days. Admission prices vary due to gallery closures.

The hot shop glass making is a very cool experience! They share the work via large screen so you can see everything they are doing. They also have a person narrating the process

My fiancé and I decided to get out the house this weekend with our baby and we decided on the MOG. Paid $5 for parking + $17 for admission for each adult, baby was free. Small museum, when we entered the gallery we were looking for about 10 minutes. We accidentally stepped a little too close to one of the pieces and some guy came running to us to "watch it". There was tape on the floor that kinda blended in so we didn't notice it. Then, he followed us the rest of our time there, even towards the bathroom. We decided to end our outing + will not be returning. I will be contacting them tomorrow to get a refund on our tickets, as we spent maybe 40ish minutes there, maybe less.

It's a nice spot to see if you are visiting Seattle. It is a pretty quick walk-through tho. T

We visited over the weekend and we tried the glass tile class. The instructor was great! He was very helpful, provided guidance on how to approach our design and cut all the shapes we needed. Now it's cooking excited to pick up in a few days!

The walk to the Museum of Glass over the bridge displaying Dale Chihuly's works on two walls, overhead and on two tall towers raises expectations. The dramatic cone-shaped metal ceiling makes us curious: what's inside this cool building on the water's edge? Once inside, visitors are encourage to first see the 'Hot Shop' where glass-making is happening live under the cone. Watching glass being made is always fascinating. The focused activity of a group of people working together to shape molten glass illustrates teamwork at its best. Unfortunately, it's generally downhill from here because the exhibition spaces are limited. Calling a place a museum but displaying precious little of it does not result in an absorbing experience. (The gift shop seemed to have more on display.) There is currently an exhibition of Albert Paley's work. Like so much glass art, much of it borders on the mundane. Fortunately, children came to the rescue in the 'Kids Design Glass Collection'. Tucked into a rear hallway, glass sculptures made by the Hot Shop team based on the drawings of children were the best thing here. I wish there were more of it. Well, actually, there is more: visit the Seattle Airport and you'll see an entire display of them. The Museum of Glass is odd: the best works to see just may be outside or at the airport... and, those parts are free.

This was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon checking out the Museum of Glass on a rainy and windy day. My favourite place was the hot shop which one could probably spend hours watching the artists work. The kids design section was fairly cute and creative, and I enjoyed going through the current exhibits on display. However, I'm not sure $15 is worth the price of admission. Maybe priced at $10? My friend and I sadly missed the Bridge of Glass because we were so distracted by the cold and the wind when we left we just wanted to run to the parking lot and get into some warmth. It was a bit underwhelming for the price which was my main problem with it, despite enjoying the items that were on display. As some other reviewers have mentioned their favourite part was the gift shop, and I also thought that was one of the more impressive displays of glass art than some of the exhibits! If you're wanting to come here I would try and come on its free museum day or find a discount to come here.

If you like awe inspiring moments, then you must definitely go here. No where else in the world of art could you find such a spectacular display , and by artists from all walks of life. There is so much going on here, it's one of those things you need to see to believe. There are resident artists and to learn how to do glass blowing is not only shown to you a bit, but memberships are available too. Check it out....you won't be disappointed.

I visit this museum frequently. I love watching the artists at work; the "narration" is so helpful to understand the process. This museum is interesting and appropriate for all-ages audience (my elementary grandkids love visiting). This is a gem in Tacoma!!

Such an asset to Tacoma. The staff is helpful, the volunteer Docents are very interesting and knowledgeable and the exhibits are always amazing. My favorite activity is to watch the head gaffers, Gabe and Ben, in the hot shop. They're amazing to watch. They also have world class visiting artists throughout the year. I've met people from all over the world visiting. It's free on the third Thursday of the month after 5pm

The children's interpretive art gallery is absolutely worth seeing. The live shows are also super interesting.

Really interesting the creativity and inspiration that comes from glass. Especially enjoyed the glass blowing live project

The glass museum is Tacoma's counterpart to the Chihuly museum in Seattle. There is a lot of variety in the different art pieces on display here. In addition to historical pieces, there are contemporary ones of various shapes and sizes. I especially enjoyed looking at the ocean-themed glass art. You can also see some artists making pieces in one of the rooms. I appreciate that they also offer educational programs and that there is a wing devoted to some student art which is very cute. When we were here it was Earth Day and there were also educational booths on various native animals, slides under a microscope, and symmetry in nature. We purchased a combo package which gave us discounted admission for the Museum of Glass and the LeMay Car Museum. We also received a voucher for 10% off Glass Museum items at the gift store. They did have a lot of beautiful glass art in different sizes and even a few Chihuly pieces for sale if you had thousands of dollars to spend (But hey, if you have that voucher 10% off $8000 is not a bad deal I suppose haha). There is no free parking here, but there are a few garages that charge anywhere from $3-5 for up to 3 hours of parking. Overall it was fun walking through the different exhibits and seeing all the beauty there is in glass.

Make sure you visit when they have artists working in the hot shop blowing glass! Two adults and three teenagers were enthralled for over an hour just watching the artists. There are rotating artists and often student apprentices working and answering questions. Wonderful for ALL ages. The museum itself is small with a rotating gallery. We saw a unique Chihuly exhibit when we visited that had items you wouldn't naturally think belonged to Chihuly (a favorite artist for the 19 year old). They do glass crafts most weekends for a small fee and the gift shop is worth pursuing even if you don't go through the museum. Also be sure to check out the fountain outside and the glass bridge.

I had such a fun experience coming here today. I did not know what to expect at all. Its a pretty small museum with underground parking ($5 0-3 hours), however I think it might be on the honor system because there's no one at the entry/exit confirming if you paid or not. You have the choice to park on the street but its pretty challenging to find a spot. If you part in the garage there's an elevator or stairs up to the entrance. Once you're in front of the entrance there's an awesome feature to take pictures at. The museum is pretty cozy. The staff are super gracious & helpful at the counter. We chose to take a mosaics class for $15 ($10 for members). The person teaching the class gave some great feedback on how to have the mosaic present to your look. She was even able to cut down glass to create our tailored looks. You can choose to return & pick up or have it shipped for $16. There was also a glass blowing session going on to watch an artist. It was pretty packing with standing room only & was fairly warm, so we left out early. We checked out the kids art area which was pretty impressive. Then, the last stop was the Chuhilly bridge of glass. Its a pretty cool wall of his work & then neat photo ops under the rock candy looking art.

A wonderful place to visit with family. Incredible displays and collections. Visit the demonstration area and sit for a bit. Totally great experience.

This is my second visit to MOG, although the first was many years ago. If you love art glass as much as I do, you will be thrilled to see the many displays. We particularly enjoyed the glass blowing demonstration in the hot room, and the beautiful Chihuly bridge. Both of those are must-sees! The gift shop also has many beautiful items, although they are a bit pricey.

This is a pretty cool museum. We went on a Saturday right after they opened so there weren't a lot of people. The cost to get in was pretty reasonable and they offer a military discount. We were able to catch a glass blowing demonstration which was pretty amazing. The small auditorium gets full fast, save yourself some grief and watch the show from the other side. There are a lot of exhibits. Some are funky and fun, and others are deep and serious. My favorite exhibit is where the kids draw pictures and they get turned into actual works of art.

Visited for free Museum Day. Kind of small but some nice things. Glass-blowing demo is the best part. Raining (Yay! We need it.) so didn't get to enjoy the outside stuff.

The museum is only open on certain days, so don't expect to get in any day of the week. Plan it out because this is a worthwhile place to explore. Not only is there amazing glass work on display, but there are artists in the auditorium working their craft. The auditorium is a bit cramped, but it is wheel chair accessible. Free admission to military personnel and family with them. The Bridge of Glass is something you must see. The display is beautiful. The downsides are: underground parking is not well signed and the turn into the actual parking area was really tight. The Bridge of Glass is outdoors and has the scent of stale urine. There is a homeless encampment nearby and such is life these things do happen. So, this is worth your time, and while you are in the area, check out some of the other museums in the area.

I, waited in anticipation was rather excited to come and see this place. I thought there would a great number of Chihulys but there was hardly any. If you want to see Chihuly, go to the Chihuly Museum in Seattle. There were quite few Chihuly pieces on the bridge going over to the State University of Washington. For that you don't have to pay see it. Still, this museum was worth a visit but it is not high up on my list.