Sandwich Glass Museum

Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street
Sandwich, MA
Phone: 508-888-0251
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The Sandwich Glass Museum interprets the history of the town and its glass industry. On display are more than 5,000 glass pieces created by the different glass companies in Sandwich during the 19th and 20th centuries in addition to new introductory exhibits.

Visitors are able to learn about the intriguing world of glassblowing as a glassblower demonstrates glassmaking in all its complexity.  A 20-minute multi-media presentation called “Sandwich: The First 200 Years” presents a history of the town. The museum’s dazzling gift shop features new contemporary glass artists as well as reproductions, perfumes, jewelry, paperweights, vases, and ornaments.

Hours: April–December: Daily, 9:30 am–5:00 pm.  February and March: Wednesday–Sunday, 9:30 am–4:00 pm.  Closed: January, Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.   All holidays are subject to change without notice.

Directions: Route 3 South to Cape Cod. From Mid-Cape Highway (Route 6), Exit 2. Head north on Route 130 to Sandwich Village (1.5 miles approx.). Bear left at traffic island. Museum will be on your right.

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