Museum of Glass

Art on the Brink. The largest and most active museum glass workshop on the West Coast provides an opportunity to see and experience modern glass art. This remarkable location, with its iconic architecture and panoramic views of Mount Rainier, is a must-see for anybody visiting Seattle. The Museum, which is located on the Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma, provides a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, as well as exclusive access to the Museum's galleries, making it a great location for a memorable event. Featuring a 6,900-square-foot floor area, the Grand Hall is ideal for weddings, formal dinners, and modern art events. There is also adequate room for dance and musical entertainment. Gathering the Light, a spectacular glass triptych by Northwest artist Cappy Thompson depicting a legendary version of the glass-making world, has been put in the Grand Hall, providing an artistic background for your event. The Main, Mezzanine, and Rooftop Plazas all provide spectacular views of the metropolis, Thea Foss Waterway, and Mount Rainier. The Main Plaza is the most popular of the three. In the reflecting pool on the Main Plaza, close to the Museum's entrance, you can see Martin Blank's Fluent Steps installation, which is part of his Fluent Steps series. You and your guests will have no trouble moving between any of these places and the inside of the Museum, as well as the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which is located nearby. The Hot Shop Amphitheater, which is a functioning glass workshop, is housed within the Museum's 90-foot-tall cone. It is the Museum's hallmark area and will elevate your event to a higher level by allowing your guests to witness artisans produce works of art from molten glass while they are there. The Hot Shop rental fee includes the services of a team of glassblowers for the length of the event. The Theater at the Museum is outfitted with a stage, Wi-Fi, and a huge projection screen for presentations. This venue has a large capacity and can accommodate a variety of presentations and gatherings.