NEWSLETTER
Corning, NY (August 17, 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. All performances 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 18, 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 summer class sessions.
This week features Daniel Coyle, Boyd Sugiki, Erika Tada, Adam Whobrey, and Lisa Zerkowitz.
COMING UP:
Studio Instructor Presentations
August 25, 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 summer class sessions.
This week features Mathieu Grodet, Austin Stern, Denise Stillwaggon Leone, and Richard Whiteley.
Studio Livestream Demonstration
August 26, 2026 from 11 am – 12 pm
Watch artist-instructor Austin Stern demonstrate in his glassblowing class at The Studio. This class will focus on an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of cane work, color, and how to combine the two in nontraditional and innovative ways. Stern's glass sculptures are seemingly innocent creatures that examine visceral emotions such as comfort, anxiety, and even fear. Inspired by the highly saturated colors found in the toys and cartoons of his childhood, he reinterprets traditional Venetian glass techniques to explore interpersonal relationships and mental health.
Watch this livestreamed demo on the Corning Museum of Glass YouTube channel.
Unable to watch the live event? A recording of the livestream will be uploaded to the Corning Museum of Glass YouTube channel.
Friday See and Sketch: Gallery Sketching with Hiram Cray
August 28, 2026 from 2 – 3 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.