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Visited December 2022, week in between Christmas and New Years. There were no crowds. Maybe 2 or 3 other families there total. The bathroom is in the parking lot as a separate structure. Make sure you paid at the historic jametowne main visitor center as this is a paid attraction. There were signs posted in multiple places. When you walk down the path make sure to take the right trail that looks to go off road. It's the intended route. There are information plaques to read to get the history. It circles back round to the old ruins of the glass gouse. They have enclosed the ruins in a larger structure. It can be hard to see in there because you get the darkness mixed with bright sunlight coming through some of the upper windows. There are multiple ruin structures. The path brings you out insight of the new glasshouse structure. The glass house has a giant furnance operating in the middle of it. There were 2 glass blowers working together pracricing make the 2023 glass collectable you can buy. Each of the collectable pieces are numbered and the 2022 was on discount sale available in the store. There was a 3 person who would help out and manage the store front. There is a very nice store front but be careful with younger kids as its all full of glass pieces. They also have their special NPS cancellation stamp on the counter and some merchandise like pins, magnets, keychains etc. They glassblower will answer any questions you have as well. My kids, 13, 10 and 7 were watching them work with the glass for 30 mins and never got bored. This was definitely a must see. Not sure if i would go back just to see it again. As you exit its a much shorter walk back to the parking lot.
David Lieu
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A wonderful, warm and fascinating place to see an operating glass house The Jamestowne Glasshouse is located near the original Jamestown settlement in Virginia. It has good signage and a dedicated parking lot. Once parked you have to traverse a walkway to the building. It is a short path to the building. There are doors on every corner. The entrance closest to the walkway is well marked and is the best one to enter as it brings you to the shop that has the beautiful finished works of the artisans working by the large oven behind it in the center of the barn. This place offers a fascinating glimpse into one of America’s first industries. Established in 1608 by English colonists, the glassblowing operation was an early attempt at creating a profitable export for the struggling settlement. Today, visitors can watch skilled artisans recreate this historic craft using traditional techniques in a working studio. The artisans shape molten glass into bottles, vases, and ornaments, just as early settlers did over 400 years ago. Watching glassblowers work their craft is mesmerizing, and the connection to history adds depth to the experience. The artists were in period costume, extremely knowledgeable, and worked continuously making objects the entire time that I visited. Once completed the pieces were placed in smaller annealing ovens closer to the display shop. Once you’re done stop by the shop and pick up something to remind you of your visit. I did. If you’re visiting Historic Jamestown, the Glasshouse is a must-see stop that blends history, craftsmanship, and artistry.
Ward Dougherty
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This is a must see and worth the entry fee to the National Park at Historic Jamestowne. Watch traditional glass blowing techniques, talk with the glass blowers, learn about how the original settlers blew glass. It's standing room only and the glass area is cordoned off with fencing. Family friendly fun. There is a gift shop on site with glass made in the shop with prices ranging from $10 to $80+ depending on size. We got a discounted entry with the 4th grade National Park pass, so it was $15 per adult and our son was free. I believe the regular rate is $30 per adult and also includes the archeology museum and dig sites along with the museum.
Amanda Ashour
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You do have to buy tickets at the visitor center to come here, but those tickets include the Jamestown island, the glasshouse, and Yorktown battlefield, so it’s 100% worth it. We were very intrigued by the glassmaking process, we watched them live making little medicine bottles, which even having been to Amish towns before I haven’t ever seen, so this was enlightening. The glassware is kinda pricy if you’re interested in purchasing, but I would imagine the proceeds go back to the NPS (plus you see on-site how they’re produced by hand) so it’s probably for good purpose and they seem like good quality glassware from a glance. Would recommend
Jeremy
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They blow glass right on the spot just away the settlers did when they arrived in Jamestown they give you a little history about it and you can buy the actual glass they blow there on the spot. If you have some time to kill it's a great way to spend some time with a family there's a brewery right down the road as well as the Jamestown settlement. Every time I have family from out of town we head down there and we probably spend about an hour at the glass blowing area just watching it's mesmerizing. Every time we go I end up buying something they haven't made pumpkins since COVID so I had to buy these glass blown pumpkins
Seth Marks
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I've been there 2x now. It is a small operation. The workers work for a company that do tourist places including ornate ocean stuff down in the outer banks. They aren't super interactive unless you ask questions because they do have a quota of items to make each day. The gift shop is awesome and has reasonably priced items. There is a small exhibit next to the glasshouse that shows the original remnants, but it could be kept in better shape though it is not much to look at. There is plenty of parking. It is stroller and wheelchair accessible but slight uphills. Love my Christmas ornament.
Grant Fifield
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1348 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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(757) 229-2437
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The Jamestown Glasshouse is located in Jamestown, Virginia, between Jamestown Island, the location of the first permanent English settlement in North America, and Jamestown Settlement.
attractions: Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Beach Event Park, James Fort Replica, Jamestown Beach, Powhatan Indian Village, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, restaurants: Billsburg Brewery, Jamestown Settlement Cafe

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