New Bedford Museum of Glass — Attraction in New Bedford

I had an incredible experience at the New Bedford Glass Museum with my boyfriend. The museum, nestled in a charming historical building, is an absolute gem. Every corner is filled with stunning glass pieces that span history and styles, each with its own unique story. We also had the pleasure of meeting the museum cat, Angus, who added a touch of whimsy to our visit. Our guide's passion and extensive knowledge were truly remarkable and added significantly to our experience.

We spent about two hours learning about fun Easter eggs in glass history, completely transfixed by the exquisite artifacts. The $10 admission fee is a small price to pay for the wealth of knowledge and beauty you'll encounter. Additionally, the museum houses a delightful gift shop with a range of unique and beautiful glass pieces. I left the museum not just with a greater appreciation for the art of glassmaking, but also brimming with inspiration. I highly recommend the New Bedford Glass Museum to everyone -...

This is the best museum I have ever visited. I didn't know much at all of glass collecting but the curator/museum guide wasn't going to let that slow him down as he explained in detail the significance and history of each carefully curated shelf. The number of pieces on display may not be as large as some other museums, but each one is significant. The facility is a converted bowling alley in the basement of a country club. We were the only people (not counting the resident cat) in the museum for the entire visit and as amazing as it was to have the full attention of the expert I felt like this treasure is being overlooked by the world. The entry fee is exceedingly modest, if you have any interest in glass this is not to be missed.

Even the gift shop is not filled with kitchy branded junk but instead is an amazing collectors second hand shop, some of the pieces dating back decades with a huge assortment of...

MUST SEE! Learned a lot and had fun. I walked in just planning to pass through glancing at things, but thanks to the zippy and informative highlights tour, I walked out feeling like I wanted to start a glass collection of my own. The wonderful curator took us from case to case giving us the highlights of historical context and glassmaking techniques. He showed us machines used for glass cutting and pressing, and even turned off the lights to show the fluorescence of pieces made with uranium. I feel like next time I see glass in a museum or antique shop I'll finally appreciate what I'm looking at. It's housed in the basement of a historical mansion which is now a social club which is also cute to...