Ohio Glass Museum

Activity Overview

If you and your family are looking for an interesting way to spend a day out, why don't you consider getting out of the house, heading out of Columbus, and traveling southeast to the city of Lancaster, home to the Ohio Glass Museum? The drive from Columbus to Lancaster and the Ohio Glass Museum should take around three quarters of an hour as long as there are no lengthy traffic jams.

Since first opening in 2002, the Ohio Glass Museum has provided residents and visitors to the area with a place to learn more about the glassmaking industry and the important role it has played for the city and people of Lancaster. The glass industry has been a significant part of Fairfield County's economy for over a century and the museum in Lancaster reflects this.

Things to Do

• Watch glass being blown in the Glass Studio. Since being added to the museum in 2010, this attraction has shown visitors to the museum the fascinating process of blowing glass. There are also opportunities to learn how to blow glass.
• Watch the museum's "Born of Fire" movie that explains the history of glass in Fairfield County and Lancaster.
• Take home a souvenir of your visit to the Ohio Glass Museum from the museum's gift shop. There are beautiful examples of glassware to buy here at very reasonable prices!
• Don't forget to ask the friendly and knowledgeable staff for more information on glass blowing and the glass industry.

Ohio Glass Museum Insider Tips

• Be sure to regularly check the museum's calendar of events to see what's happening on the day of your visit and whether there's a special day you should head along to the museum.
• Members of AAA can enjoy a discount on their entry to the museum.