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Sandwich Glass Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Sandwich
Traveler Description: The museum details the history of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company.
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Attraction type: Art museum, History museum, Science museum, Specialty museum, Other
Address: 129 Main Street Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: 508-888-0251
Fax: 508-888-4941

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Reviews of Sandwich Glass Museum

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4 of 5 stars
Cortland, NY
Oct 5, 2008

If you love glass, this is a must-see. The museum's collection of glass is extensive, beautifully displayed, and well-documented. That said, we were not impressed with the multi-media presentation offered in the auditorium. We were hoping for a concise history of Sandwich Glass. It was not. Instead, it was a story of the era leading up to the opening of... more

4 of 5 stars
Salem, Massachusetts
Sep 28, 2008

We were pleasantly surprised by the Glass Museum both by its interesting exhibits and by its size. We especially liked the multi-media portions of the museum which are very done. The glass blowing demonstration was also very informative and entertaining. The artist even called up a volunteer during her work to help with pressing some glass, who got to take... more

5 of 5 stars
Warren, Massachusetts
Sep 7, 2008

As a tour operator and guide, I understand that not everybody likes museums. However, I will tell you all that the Sandwich Glass Museum has done a very good job of introducing its visitors to the world of glass and glass making in a rather painless way. Most people are going to enjoy this place. Celebrating its fiftieth year, the... more

5 of 5 stars
Hudson, Ohio
Apr 25, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

This Museum is a must see. My husband and I went for the first time seven or eight years ago, and we have been hooked ever since. We became members in 2000 and go several times a year. more

Nov 22, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

This past weekend my mother(retired teacher), my daughter(5) and myself(designer) had the pleasure of visiting the museum. The museum visit truly exceeded our expectations. We loved the combination of multimedia, 'live', interactive and passive reflection areas in the museum. The staff was outstanding! Particularly the insightful woman at the front desk who handed my little girl a 'scavenger map' and... more

Apr 27, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

They have a sophisticated video to welcome you to the museum, and many pieces of glass on display. The history was interesting, but seeing Don (I believe thats his name) do the glass blowing demonstration to make a vase and a swan was captivating. more

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129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: 508-888-0251 Fax: 508-888-4941