Visiting the Museum of Glass

While studying the Phoenicians in our history lessons, we learned that they were the first glass makers to blow glass. All around the Mediterranean Sea people were glad to pay the Phoenicians for their glass wares.

We visited the Museum of Glass to check out glassblowing first hand. Entrance is free the third Thursday of each month, so we took the older three to enhance their studies and broaden their appreciation for this ancient art.The walkway outside the museum is full of amazing glass eye candy art. We were mesmerized by the beautiful glass ceiling as we passed under it.

The children had fun picking their favorite pieces in the encased outdoor display.

This one was Kennedy's fav.This giant structure reminds me of those fancy rock candy stir sticks that can be dissolved in coffee. There was a team of three artists working on this piece of glass. The rod that the orange glass is attached to is actually a pipe through which the artists blow air in order to stretch out the glass. Our children were very interested as they watched the process. This was the only place inside the museum where cameras were allowed.

The other exhibit that the children enjoyed was one in which children drew creatures on paper and the winning designs were turned into glass art. Harrison especially enjoyed hearing the descriptions that the children gave of their own designs. Bacon Boy, Pizza Cat and a fish sitting on a banana riding a skateboard were among their favorites.

I loved the lighting outside the Museum of History as we passed by on our way back to the van.

The children had a great time and we were very pleased with their interest in the art and the process. We are all looking forward to another visit.