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What made St. Helens great? From its humble beginnings to its rise as a world leader in Glass making, you can find it all here at The World Of Glass.
Ever wondered what life was like in a Victorian town? Step into St Helens past and relive life in the town in the last century.
Find out about properties of glass, look through periscopes and microscopes, and play with lenses to change the colours in light.
Admire contemporary glass and the unique and beautiful designs from some of the Worlds greatest makers.
There are plenty of galleries to explore during your visit. From the PAST through to the NOW gallery.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Live, work, or study in St. Helens or the wider Liverpool City Region (Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, Halton)?
We want to see YOUR art!
The St. Helens Open Art Competition is BACK at The World of Glass – celebrating 30 years of championing local creativity!
The Godfrey Pilkington Art Gallery on the 29th November 2025 – 28th February 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this is your chance to showcase your talent in one of the region’s most iconic galleries.
We are inviting artists from across the entire Liverpool City Region – let’s make this the most exciting exhibition yet!
You can now download your entry form or collect at our reception desk!
We offer experiences for Individuals and couples alongside group sessions for corporate clients or those of you who want a team experience.
Thanks to a kind and generous donation from Art Friends Merseyside we were able to bring you a mini glass festival in 2023 attracting some of the best contemporary glass makers to exhibit work here at The World of Glass. As part of the festival workshops and activities, some of the artists gave a talk about their work. You can find a link to two below.
Brought to you thanks to support from Art Friends Merseyside
