Glass

Links

Bomford Collection of Ancient Glass

http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/Museums-Galleries/bomford-collection-viewer.en

Bristol City Museum provides a searchable catalogue of its important collection of ancient and Roman glass vessels and other glass objects, and a bibliography.

Broadfield House Glass Museum

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/glass-museum

Features collection of British glass and glassmaking. Includes news, an exhibition guide, an events calendar, a reference library, volunteerism, hours, and directions. Located in West Midlands, UK.

Corning Museum of Glass

http://www.cmog.org/

Contains over 40,000 objects representing 3,500 years of glass and glassmaking from Egyptian to 20th century. Collections, exhibitions, education, demonstrations, events. Located in New York.

Mbad African Bead Museum

http://www.mbad.org

Major repository for African sculptures, textiles, pottery, beads, bead works, and metal items and seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of African people. Sponsors programs, workshops, and exhibitions. Located in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Museum of Glass

http://www.museumofglass.org

Tacoma, Washington, museum of international contemporary art and glass.

Museum of Neon Art

http://www.neonmona.org

Exhibits, documents, and preserves contemporary fine art in electric media and outstanding examples of neon signs. Located in Los Angeles.

National Glass Centre

http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/

A focal point for glass and glassmaking in Britain. Includes information on exhibits, activities, and workshops. Located in Sunderland.

Niijima Contemporary Glass Art Museum

http://niijimaglass.com/museum/

Includes photos of works from the artists featured in the museum. Located in Japan.

The National Duncan Glass Museum

http://www.duncan-glass.com/

Museum located in Washington, Pennsylvania, devoted to Duncan and Miller Glass. Photographs, history and membership information for the Duncan and Miller Glass society available online.

The Stained Glass Museum

http://www.stainedglassmuseum.com/

Houses a national collection of British stained glass. The illustrated online catalogue can be browsed by designer, subject, date or place. Includes brief biographies of designers. Located in Ely, United Kingdom.

WheatonArts and Cultural Center

http://www.wheatonvillage.org/

An exhibit oriented glass museum in Millville, New Jersey. Features hours, admission fees, a history of the village, FAQs, memberships, and volunteer opportunities.

Wondrous Glass

http://www.umich.edu/~kelseydb/Exhibits/WondrousGlass/MainGlass.html

The Kelsey Museum (Michigan) describes its collection of ancient glass from Iraq, Palestine and Egypt, with photographs. History and techniques of glass-making, especially glass-blowing. Roman styles.

World of Glass Museum

http://www.worldofglass.com/

Museum in St Helens, UK, displaying items from the St Helens Council Collection. On-line database of glassware in the collection.