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Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich

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#1 of 7 in Childrens Museums in Cape Cod
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See masterfully made, ornate glassworks and witness the glassblowing process at Sandwich Glass Museum. The museum's collection focuses on pieces manufactured by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., the 19th-century global leader in glass manufacturing. Learn about the profound influence that glassmaking had on the local economy. The museum's glassblower regularly holds demonstrations using authentic equipment and gives visitors a chance to use the glass press. While touring the museum, you'll witness the chemical reactions behind glass coloring, learn about the life in pre-Industrial Revolution New England, and discover the role glass played in everyday lives. With our international travel planner, Sandwich attractions like Sandwich Glass Museum can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • I am a fan of glass so I definitely made sure I had the Sandwich Glass Museum on my list of stops when I visited Cape Cod this past September. 
    I am a fan of glass so I definitely made sure I had the Sandwich Glass Museum on my list of stops when I visited Cape Cod this past September.  more »
  • I had visited the museum 30 years ago in the old location. New location is very well laid out, with history of glass making and the Sandwich factory. Enjoyed watching glassblower Peter make spiral.....  more
    I had visited the museum 30 years ago in the old location. New location is very well laid out, with history of glass making and the Sandwich factory. Enjoyed watching glassblower Peter make spiral.....  more »
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  • The Sandwich Glass museum took me by surprise... It is much larger and much, much nicer than I could have imagined. It shows a fascinating slide of local history, and I really enjoyed myself tremendously. Not only are the historical exhibits excellent, well lit, well signed (and occasionally, narrated), there are modern pieces that are innovative, beautiful, and fun, as well as live demonstrations. It was great!
  • We had a wonderful time here. The museum is impressive. It has lots of beautiful glass pieces, a fascinating history, a fantastic gift shop, two special exhibitions about lighting and electricity, and an interesting glassblowing demonstration. It is one of the best places to visit on Cape Cod.

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