Museum of Glass

This Amtrak Route Is Even More Beautiful During the Winter for a Snow-covered Trip Through the Pacific Northwest

"If you didn’t get enough Chihuly in Seattle, visit to see more of the Tacoma native’s work; you can also watch live glass art–making demonstrations and sign up for a workshop to get involved yourself." - Molly O'Brien Molly O'Brien Molly O'Brien is a Los Angeles-based journalist who writes and edits for a variety of international travel and lifestyle outlets. When she's not writing or traveling, she enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and visiting local coffee shops and craft breweries. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

This Pacific Northwest Amtrak Route Is the Ultimate Winter Adventure

"If you didn't get enough Chihuly in Seattle, visit the Museum of Glass to see more of the Tacoma native's work. Not only can you admire the delicate artworks on display, but you can also watch live demonstrations and get involved yourself." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Glass It Up in Tacoma The Museum of Glass is in Tacoma, about a half-hour away from Seattle , and it's well worth the trip for art glass enthusiasts. The permanent collection includes some Chihuly pieces, work by 20th and 21st-century artists, and a charming collection of sculptural pieces interpreting children's drawings. The temporary exhibits often feature a Northwest theme, and a theater features a rotation of short films about glass art. The real highlight of the museum, though, is the Hot Shop, where resident glassmakers and their assistants blow glass all day long for the entertainment of visitors. Often, their work is being filmed, and a narrator is on hand to explain what you're seeing. You can walk all around the Hot Shop via overhead walkways, and photography is allowed throughout the museum, so it's a great opportunity for photographers as well. The museum isn't huge and takes only a couple of hours to go through, so it's an ideal destination for a rainy afternoon. But don't miss the striking outdoor art, like the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, outside the museum (free)."