NEWSLETTER
Corning, NY (August 10, 2026) — This week at CMoG we are continuing the summer fun with our Summer of Wonder programming! Watch exciting live glassmaking shows and demonstrations, enjoy our family-friendly Wonder Tours, and learn fun facts at our interactive Wonder Stations. Mark your calendars and don’t miss our special two-day event Adopt a Pet Day August 14-15 ! All performances and demonstrations are free with Museum admission, and kids and teens are always free.
Through September 7, 2026
Sizzling Summer Shows
See glassblowing pushed to the edge in these captivating shows that blend spectacular feats with surprising science.
Enjoy daily, live narrated Hot Glass and Flameworking demos, including special shows on our outdoor Courtyard Hot Shop.
Wonder Stations | 10 am – 4 pm | Galleries
Visit our interactive stations in the galleries to discover special features and technology behind artworks in our collection.
Public Guided Tours | 11 am & 1 pm | Admissions Lobby
Explore the Museum's gallery spaces with our expert guides.
Wonder Tour | 2:30 pm | Admissions Lobby
Learn about the interesting and wonderful things that glass can do on this interactive family-friendly tour!
ScribbleBot Saturdays | 10 am - 4 pm | Gather Gallery
Use scribble machines to create your own colorful abstract artwork.
Studio Instructor Presentations
August 11, 2026 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Attend free, informal lectures by world-renowned Studio instructors. Hear instructors speak about their work in unstructured and highly informative sessions in The Studio Theater on Tuesday nights throughout the summer class sessions.
This week features Glenn Carter, Gemma Hollister, Tate Newfield, Martin Rosol, and Tomo Sakai.
Little Gather | Allegany River Seneca Dancers
August 12, 2026 from 11 am – 12 pm
Through traditional songs, dances, live music, and cultural storytelling, the Allegany River Seneca Dancers share the richness of Seneca language and culture in a performance that is both educational and entertaining. Audiences will learn about the origins of featured songs and dances while enjoying the movement, music, and vibrant regalia that make this experience so special. The performance may also include the Iroquois Smoke Dance, a fast-paced contest dance that is always exciting to see.
Performing at colleges, museums, powwows, and festivals since the mid-1980s, the Allegany River Seneca Dancers offer an engaging and memorable experience for audiences of all ages. This performance also offers a meaningful connection to CMoG’s installation, Glass in the Hodi:nohšö:nih Confederacy, which centers Seneca perspectives and voices.
This program is all about having fun and is perfect for youngsters aged 11 and under, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!
Studio Livestream Demonstration | Daniel Coyle & Adam Whobrey
August 12, 2026 from 11 – 12 pm
Watch artist-instructors Daniel Coyle and Adam Whobrey demonstrate their flameworking class at The Studio. Coyle is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and generosity as a collaborator and educator. Whobrey, aka Hoobs, is a professional glass flameworking artist with more than 20 years of experience and is in constant pursuit of achieving the highest level of craftsmanship in every piece he creates. Their collaborative advanced flameworking class explores the creative and technical possibilities of large-scale sculptural work.
Watch this livestreamed demo on the Corning Museum of Glass YouTube channel.
August 14 - 15, 2026
Catherine Labonté is returning for Adopt a Glass Pet Day!
Join us for two fun-filled days of activities with Cat—culminating in the reveal of this year's creation during a showstopping hot glass demo by Cat and her team.
Follow The Shops on Instagram or Facebook for updates on Adopt a Glass Pet Day.
Friday, August 14
Glass Pet Adoptions: 1-1:45 pm
Labonté will be signing "birth certificates" for glass animals that are "adopted" from The Shops. In addition, she will draw a picture of each animal and sign the piece with a name chosen by the adoptive parent.
Drawing Workshop: 2-3:30 pm
Back by popular demand after debuting last year, we are thrilled to offer a drawing workshop with Catherine Labonté. And it’s free with the cost of admission! Join Cat to learn how to draw and bring your characters to life. All ages welcome. Space is limited! Don't wait, sign up today.
Saturday, August 15
Glass Pet Adoptions: 12-1 pm
Labonté will be signing "birth certificates" for glass animals that are "adopted" from The Shops. In addition, she will draw a picture of each animal and sign the piece with a name chosen by the adoptive parent.
Hot Glass Demo: 1:30-2:30 pm
Watch Catherine unveil her newest animal design. Help choose the name for the newest edition animal and watch the skilled glass makers create!
Friday See and Sketch: Gallery Sketching with Hiram Cray
August 14, 2026 from 3 -4 pm
Join us this summer for sketching in the galleries!
Grab some paper and pencils and get ready to learn more about the practice of sketching with Hiram Cray. Cray is a professional artist and educator.
Learn how to capture glass on paper the amazing properties of glass or simply follow along and discover the Corning Museum of Glass through the eyes of an artist.
Participants of all ages are welcome, and the group will meet in the Admissions Lobby.
*Paper and pencils are provided. Free with admission.
Free Admission for Active-Duty Military + Families - Blue Star Museums Program
The Museum is an active participant in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active-duty military and their families on Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. * As always, Museum admission is valid for two consecutive days.
*The Museum also offers a 15% discount to all active military and veterans all year long. During the month of November, the Museum celebrates veterans with free admission to all military veterans.
About the Corning Museum of Glass:
In 2026, the Corning Museum of Glass celebrates 75 years as the foremost authority on the art, history, and science of glass. It is home to the world’s most important collection of glass, including the finest examples of glassmaking spanning 3,500 years. Live glassblowing demonstrations (offered at the Museum and on the road) bring the material to life. Daily Make Your Own Glass experiences at the Museum enable visitors to create work in a state-of-the-art glassmaking studio. The campus in Corning includes The Studio, a year-round glassmaking school celebrating 30 years in 2026, and the Rakow Research Library, with the world’s preeminent collection of materials on the art and history of glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State, the Museum is open daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. from April through December. Winter Hours (January–March) are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday (closed Wednesdays). Children and teens, 17 and under, receive free admission.
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