Shopping at The World of Glass

Glass gifts, childrens toys, jewellery, artisan crafts

With an incredible range of handblown glass ready to take away, you can be sure to find that perfect gift. We even offer a commision service to make that piece extra special. Perhaps you want a greetings card you cannot find anywhere else, or an inspirational piece from one of our local artists? Whatever your shopping needs, we have a canalside garden and cafe that can make the experience even more memorable.

CGS OPEN EXHIBITION

This exhibition showcases some of the very best glass maker in the UK. Brought together by Contemporary glass society, the OPEN is a feast for the eyes. All of the pieces are for sale, and all of them are inspiring. One of the best glass exhibitions we have hosted and all part of TWOG glass festival 23.

TWOG Glass Festival 23

A mini festival bringing something for everyone. There are workshops for children and adults, great talks, opportuntites to have a go at glass blowing as well as seeing some of the UK’s best glass. Link available to book from 30th September.

Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

5 October 2023 10:00 – 12.00

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Botanicals on Glass

7 October 2023 at 11:00 – 12.00

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Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

12 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

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Glass fish sun catcher making for kids with Susan Purser Hope

14 October 2023 at 10:00 -10.45

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Glass fish suncatcher making for kids with Susan Purser Hope

14 October 2023 at 11:15 -12.00

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A Few of My Favourite Things Glass fusing with Susan Purser Hope

Saturday 14^th October 1pm- 3pm Adults

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Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

18 October 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

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Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

19 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

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Cannington Shaw bottle Shop talk – FREE

Saturday 21^st October 1pm-2pm

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Cat Halloween Glass Painting with Rachel Elliot for kids – FREE Drop in

Saturday 21^st October

10am- 10.45am and 11.15-12.00

Drop in sessions

Cat Halloween Glass painting with Rachel Elliot for adults

Saturday 21^st October 2pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cat-halloween-glass-painting-for-adults-tickets-728863679887?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adult Egyptian inspired glass Coaster making with Artist Hadia Roushdy

October 21^st 10am-12pm

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Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

25 October 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

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Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

26 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

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Create your own Witches Ball. Glass Blowing

28 October 2023 at 09:00 – 5.00

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Halloween Inspired talk ‘Local Myths and Legends’ by Sue Gerrard – FREE

28 October 2023 at 13:00 – 14.00

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Create your own Glass Witches Ball. Glass Blowing

31 October 2023 at 19:00 – 22.00

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Cannington Shaw bottle Shop talk – FREE

Saturday 4^th November 1pm

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Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

8 November 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

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Botanicals on Glass

12 November 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00

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Glass Artist Talks – incredible artists share their secrets

Saturday 11^th November 1pm- 4pm

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Request and Respond – FREE drop in session

Watch our glass blowers create Pieces inspired by your suggestions

Sunday 12^th November

Visitor Experience

Museum, Hot glass studio, Jubilee no9

Paid Attractions

Pilkington Glass Collection & Earth into Light

Museum permanent collection

One of the most important glass collections in the UK. Ancient Glass (Roman and Egyption), Medieval, Asian, right the way through to European and Contemporary.

Earth into Light tells the story of St Helens and its place at the heart of the Industrial Revolution.

Cone Tunnels

victorian lounge

Glass Blowing Demonstrations

Hot Glass studio (timed displays)

Marvel at our Glass Blower Marcin, as he blows hot glass and makes something special.

Hot Glass Studio – 1

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Jubilee No 9

Over the Canal to the tank house

The Number nine Tank House is the best surviving example of a late 19th century glassmaking tank furnace building in England, comprising the building, its cone and furnace. You can explore the tunnels beneath. Make sure you put on a hard hat!

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.