Winter Break Activities

Special activities each day. Free with admission.
 
Shake off the cabin fever and stop into the Museum during winter break. Find lots of family-friendly activities that will keep both you and the kids happy and busy. Admission for kids and teens is always free, and local residents (living in ZIP codes beginning with 148, 149, or 169) can visit for just $9, making the full line-up of events and activities an affordable option for families of all sizes.
 
Make Your Own Glass
Make a spring egg, a windchime for the summer, and much more!  Additional fee. Projects exist for all ages. We recommend booking ahead of time.
You Design It; We Make It!
Submit a drawing of something you’d like to see come alive in glass. At select Hot Glass Shows throughout the day, glassmakers will choose a drawing and make that piece from start to finish.
Glassmaking Demos
Watch as expert glassmakers transform molten glass into beautiful objects at the live, narrated Hot Glass Shows. Don’t miss the Flameworking, Glassbreaking, and Optical Fiber Demos. All demonstrations take place in the Innovation Center area and are included in the cost of admission.
Garden Gallery Hunt
Kids can explore the galleries and find glass objects inspired by spring to create their own glass bouquets.
Family Hidden Treasures Tours 
Explore the Museum through one-hour, family-friendly tours. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm during school breaks.