# Corning Museum of Glass

> The Corning Museum of Glass was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works as the "Corning Glass Center" to mark the company's 100th anniversary.

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A large museum tracing glassmaking from ancient vessels to contemporary art, with live hot-glass demonstrations. Plan at least half a day, and stroll the restored Market Street in town afterwards.

The Corning Museum of Glass was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works as the "Corning Glass Center" to mark the company's 100th anniversary. The collection holds more than 50,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old, ranging from Roman pieces to contemporary art. In 2015 the Contemporary Art + Design Wing, designed by Thomas Phifer, opened. The Rakow Research Library has also been part of the museum since 1951.

At the daily "Hot Glass Shows," glassblowers shape molten glass into vases, bowls and sculptures in front of an audience; a demonstration lasts 20 to 40 minutes and is included in admission. The studio, which opened in 1996 for glassmaking classes, was expanded in October 2024. Allow at least half a day for a visit. Check the current program schedule beforehand.

- **Nearest town:** Corning, NY
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 42.1496, -77.0538
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## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Corning Museum of Glass – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corning_Museum_of_Glass)

## Nearby

- [Watkins Glen gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/watkins-glen/) – 18 mi
- [Taughannock Falls State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-taughannock-falls/) – 35 mi
- [Leonard Harrison State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-leonard-harrison/) – 37 mi
- [Cherry Springs State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-cherry-springs/) – 52 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Corning Museum of Glass?

Corning Museum of Glass is in Corning, NY, at GPS 42.1496, -77.0538. It is about 19 mi from Watkins Glen.

### Can you camp near Corning Museum of Glass?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ferenbaugh Camping Recreation Area, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Corning Museum of Glass?

Places worth a stop nearby: Watkins Glen gorge (18 mi), Taughannock Falls State Park (35 mi), Leonard Harrison State Park (37 mi) and Cherry Springs State Park (52 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Corning Museum of Glass?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)