Visitor Experience - World of Glass

VISITOR

EXPERIENCE

IMPORTANT – UNDER REFURBISHMENT.

Apologies for the disruption.

The Tank house and tunnels, cafe, garden and shop are open. Glass Blowing demonstrations take place regularly. Please check before travelling.

The museum is currently under development and parts may be closed during your visit. We advise you to call 01744 22766 for the latest information.

MUSEUM 10am – 4pm. Last entry 3pm. Tuesday – Saturday

Cafe 10 – 4pm Tuesday – Saturday.

Shop fully open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4.30pm

IMPORTANT

The Museum and cafe are closed on Monday for winter.

CLOSED BANK HOLIDAY’s.

ADULT £8

CHILD £6

CONC £6

FAMILY (2 ADULTS 2 CHILD) £23

FAMILY (1 ADULT 2 CHILD) £17.

Overnight stay?

Please use the links to our partner Hotels, The Mercure (St Helens) and the Lakeside (Haydock).

https://all.accor.com/gb/city/hotels-st-helens-v3424.shtml

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WHAT’S HERE

GLASS ROOTS GALLERY MUSEUM – TWO GALLERIES TO EXPLORE

The museum explains the history of glass with artefacts dating back to Ancient Egypt from 3000 years BC. With Glass from all around the world across many centuries. you will see how glass has played a very important part in our everyday life.

EARTH INTO LIGHT GALLERY

Tells the story of what made St. Helens great from its humble beginnings to its rise a world leader in Glass making. But St. Helens isn’t only Glass. there was a thriving coal community. Plus you can find out what the connection is between a cold remedy and classical music.

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.

GLASS BLOWING

Glassblowing demonstrations times are normally 12noon. 1.45pm and 3pm Tuesday to Saturday. During busy times more demonstrations will be added throughout the day. We reserve the right to change demonstration times when we have classes on

VICTORIAN FURNACE & UNDERGROUND TUNNELS

OPEN AGAIN – Explore the underground tunnels of one of the worlds first continuous regenerative tank glass making furnace built in 1887 by William Windle Pilkington. Glass was blown in large cylinders then cut, flattened and polished in to large sheets. English Heritage say it is the best surviving example in England. It is a grade 2* listed building.

MANCHESTER AIRPORT CHANDELIER

Glass & Glamour. Reminisce about the age of glamour and air travel. conserved and rehung in 2008 this 2tonne beauty will take your breath away. Manchester Airport chandelier

Rod J

06/06/2021

Nice place Enjoyed a quick trip with kids over half term, staff nice and friendly good way to waste a few hours.

HankMcS

19/09/2020

Informative and interesting I visited the museum which was actually closed at time of visit but a lovely chap opened it up for me to explore. The pieces in the glass part are fascinating with a lot of historical content. The museum of St. Helens part was small but equally as interesting. Learnt a lot about this small northern town. After the walk around I was shown a lot of brochures for other places to visit while I was up north. Although it's small it has a charm about it. We'll worth a visit

debsmMerseyside

15/07/2020

cheap and lovely I went with my husband and 3yo daughter. we were charged £8pp but this charge inc a 12m membership. there was more to see than i originally thought and they change their art displays every 6-8 weeks.

Billy17359

20/03/2020

Well worth a visit Really good place to visit. Educational and fun. There are lots of art to purchase and much to see. The staff are professional and very helpful.

WaRPiG

02/01/2020

History of Glass a very worthwhile visit to the Glass museum, I never knew some of the information which was given at this

alan472016

21/11/2019

What a wonderful surprise. We did not have high expectations of this visit but, wow, what a surprise. The welcome started at reception and we were shown how to get round the museum to all the exhibits and special exhibitions. The local history section was so well presented and a total surprise. Very interesting industrial archaeology The cafe was so refreshing with 'home-made' food quality. A great day out for all ages. There are a couple of things the management need to consider - the web site does not do the experience justice and there is no mention of accessibility for wheelchairs etc - it is fully accessible but they don't say so! The entrances into the kiln lack signage.