Corning Museum of Glass

06/01/2026

It’s been two weeks since we opened the doors to ‘Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio.’
 
This exhibition brings together work by exceptional women artists working in glass during the 1960s and 1970s—the breakthrough decades of the American Studio Glass Movement.
 
The legacy of these artists continues to resonate today, and we’ve loved seeing so many of you spend time with these powerful stories and artworks. If you’re building your summer plans, we hope this exhibition finds a place on your list. 💛
 
The Museum is deeply grateful to Mary Spurrier for her partnership in amplifying the untold stories of women artists through her transformational support of ‘Tough Stuff’ and its related programming.

05/29/2026

We’re celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month by highlighting ‘Glassmaker’s Son: Looking for the World My Father Left Behind in N**i Germany’ by Peter Kupfer—a powerful memoir of family, history, and identity. 
 
Kupfer recounts his decades-long search to uncover his family’s story, returning to Germany to piece together their past through archival research, photographs, and personal connections. Along the way, he discovers that his grandfather, Otto Kupfer, ran a successful glass factory in Weiden, Bavaria—revealing his family’s deep roots in the glassmaking industry. 
 
The book also reflects on Kupfer’s experience growing up as a Jewish American in a household shaped by both creativity and the lasting impact of displacement. He explores the emotional distance that can exist between refugees and their children, and what it means to inherit a past defined by both trauma and resilience. Through this journey, he gains a deeper understanding of his own identity. 
 
Kupfer’s memoir traces how a family glassmaking legacy rooted in Europe became part of a broader Jewish American story. As a museum dedicated to glass and the stories it carries, we honor the histories that continue to shape the field today. 
 
If you’re interested in learning more, you can explore this title and many others at the Rakow Research Library! Stories like Kupfer’s offer meaningful insight into how family legacy has shaped Jewish American experiences and collective memory.

05/26/2026

Save this for when you need something fun (and FREE) to do with the kids this summer!!! ☀️

Join us at the Corning Museum of Glass on Wednesday mornings in July and August for Little Gather—a program just for kids with things like magic shows, live music, storytelling, and even science demos!

✨ Totally free
✨ Designed for kids 11 & under (but all ages welcome)
✨ Easy, low-stress outing (just show up to the Museum Auditorium!)

No tickets or planning needed—come if it works for your morning 😊

We love seeing families make it part of their summer routine, and you and your family are always welcome at the Museum. If you’ve joined us before, we’d love to hear what your kids enjoyed most!

To see the 2026 Little Gather schedule, see the events link below!
https://www.facebook.com/corningmuseumofglass/events

05/22/2026

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting the work of Rina Banerjee, whose art explores migration, identity, and her own multinational background.

Born in Kolkata, India, Banerjee lived briefly in the UK and now resides in Queens, New York. She is known for her intricate sculptures and drawings, combining materials sourced from around the world like cowrie shells, feathers, textiles, alligator forms, Pyrex tubes, Murano glass, and glass beads. These layered materials reference histories of trade, colonialism, labor, and displacement, while reflecting her interest in the fluid and evolving nature of identity in a globalized world.

Banerjee often incorporates glass into her work, using it as a medium that captures and transforms light—shifting her sculptures’ reflections and shadows in subtle, ever-changing ways.

Published in 2019 alongside her first major U.S. exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World features 60 works spanning sculpture, painting, and video. Across her practice, Banerjee challenges the idea that identity can be defined by fixed categories like nationality, race, language, or gender. Instead, her work points toward a more open-ended future shaped by migration, adaptation, and exchange.

Her installations often resemble fantastical ecosystems or hybrid beings, weaving together South Asian heritage with broader global histories—reminding us that identity is never fixed, but continually shaped through movement, connection, and reinvention.

You can book an appointment at the Rakow Research Library at the link below to explore this publication and learn more 🌟

https://reserve.cmog.org/?_gl=1*1lww1ou*_gcl_au*MTY4NDE2MzE5Mi4xNzc2Nzg1NTQ4

05/21/2026

Watch Liam’s design come to life in glass at NASCAR Weekend! 🏁

Our ‘You Design It; We Make It’ program invites anyone to design something from their imagination, then our Hot Glass Team will transform the design into a beautiful piece of glass art. We loved partnering with on this special racing-themed edition! 🏎️🦈

Liam’s ‘Sharnado’ was brought to life by our own and shared with him in person during NASCAR Weekend at Watkins Glen International—a full-circle moment we won’t forget. 💛

05/19/2026

75 years ago today, on May 19, 1951, the Corning Museum of Glass opened its doors to the public. ✨

What began as a collection of just 2,000 objects has grown into the world’s most comprehensive museum devoted to glass—now home to nearly 100,000 works and archival materials spanning 35 centuries of art, history, and science.

Over the decades, we’ve welcomed more than 33 million visitors from around the world to experience glass in all its forms: encountering extraordinary works of art, watching glass being made, and—over the past 30 years—making it themselves at The Studio.

Here’s to 75 years of creativity, scholarship, experimentation, our community, and to what comes next. 💛

second photo: Corning Glass Center Scrapbook (1951-1952) featuring the program for the opening

05/18/2026

Your summer of wonder starts here! From May 23 - September 7, let curiosity lead the way at the Corning Museum of Glass!

Catch special shows by skilled glassworkers, see 35 centuries of glass art and innovation, and top your visit off by making glass at The Studio. Experience limited-time offerings all summer as we celebrate 75 years!

Kids and teens are always FREE, local residents (ZIP codes beginning with 148, 149, or 169) visit for half off regular admission, and tickets are good for two consecutive days—making a trip to the Museum an affordable experience for families of all sizes.

Learn more about CMoG's Summer of Wonder here:

Visit the Museum this summer for jam-packed, affordable family fun!

05/14/2026

We’re unboxing early—because the big moment is almost here. 📦👀 Curatorial Fellow is giving us a first look and sharing the inspiration behind the merch for ‘Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio!’ 

T-shirts, totes, notebooks, and more—all connected back to the stories in the exhibition, are now available in the Shops and online. 🛍️🔗 We hope to see you at our Members Opening on Friday, May 15, and/or the public opening on Saturday, May 16! 

Come see it for yourself 🥹 and take a little of it home with you!  

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‘Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio’ is the first survey exhibition of work by exceptional women artists working in glass in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s—the breakthrough decades of the American Studio Glass Movement. 
 
American art in the 1960s was fueled by a climate of material and conceptual experimentation. During this decade, glass became a focus point for many artists in America, commonly ceramicists, who wanted to learn the limits and possibilities of glass within their own studios, rather than the limitations of glass being designed and fabricated in a factory setting. This shift in conception and practice fundamentally changed the American perception of glass as an artistic medium, giving rise to what we now recognize as the Studio Glass Movement.  
 
‘Tough Stuff’ champions the lives and critical early work of female artists, bringing into view their formal and material breakthroughs, historical impact, and profound conceptual frameworks in glass as an artistic medium. Visitors will discover how work from this period by female artists illuminates the broader social, cultural, and gender politics of the time.

05/13/2026

After weeks of anticipation, the countdown is almost over! 🤭🎉 The opening of our major exhibition, ‘Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio,’ is only few days away, so we are sharing the list of the remarkable artists featured in this show. 🌟

‘Tough Stuff’ is the first survey exhibition dedicated to these exceptional women artists, whose groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s pushed material boundaries and introduced bold techniques, paving the way for future generations. The exhibition includes current works by select artists to present a more complete story of their accomplishments. 

We’re honored to carry the legacy of these women forward in our permanent collection and archives, fostering a more inclusive understanding of the American Studio Glass Movement and inviting visitors to see glass in a new light. ⚡️

The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, May 16.

05/07/2026

Guess what! 🤭 We’re filming a behind‑the‑scenes episode of Glass in a Flash, where Michael and Katie follow one of the remarkable works featured in ‘Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio’ from our warehouse all the way to its installation in the gallery. ✨🎥

While that episode is in the works, we’d love for you to experience the exhibition in person on Friday, May 15 at 7 pm for the opening celebration! 🎉 Meet the artists and be among the first to explore their stories up close 💪

Become a Member and RSVP today! More info is available at the link in our bio. 🔗