About
Dedicated to the glass industry that flourished in Sandwich from 1825-1888. Features live glassblowing demonstrations and extensive collections of pressed glass.
The Sandwich Glass Museum sits on Main Street in Sandwich, Massachusetts, at 129 Main Street, and is dedicated to the glass industry that flourished in the town from 1825 to 1888. For a visitor interested in American craft and local history, it offers a focused look at one chapter of that story.
What to see
- Live glassblowing demonstrations, which show how the work is done by hand.
- Extensive collections of pressed glass, the style most associated with the Sandwich works.
Because the museum is centred on a single industry and a defined period, the visit is easy to take in at a steady pace, and the demonstrations give the collections a living context.
Around the museum
Sandwich is a village on Cape Cod, so a visit to the museum can be paired with a walk through the town's streets and its waterfront. Plan your time around the demonstrations and check the museum's contact line, +1-508-888-0251, before you travel.