Ohio Glass Museum

In the Pressed Glass Capital of Ohio

Ohio Glass Museum

The establishment of the Ohio Glass Museum incorporated in 2002 reflects the importance of glass in the history and development of Lancaster and Fairfield County's financial stability from 1888 to present. Because of the abundance of natural resources including natural gas and sand in this area, the establishment of the glass industry was a logical step in utilizing those resources. In fact, in 2003 Lancaster was designated the "Pressed Glass Capital" of Ohio by the State Legislature.

Exhibits

Our educational and artistic displays of glass, take the visitor through the development and production of not only industrial glass, but also pressed, blown and art glass. Our continuously showing movie, Born of Fire, is an excellent introduction to the museum and history of the area glass companies.

Glass - Types and History

• History of Glass
• Pressed Glass
• Blown Glass
• History of Industrial Glass in Lancaster and Fairfield County, Ohio

Exhibits

Please note that dates are subject to change without notice.

May 16 through September 5, 2009 Cobalt Glass & Fostoria Glass Heritage Collection
We've Got the Blues ... And Fostoria Too. Featuring the cobalt blue glass collection of our guest curator, Charles Brown, along with the cobalt blue of Lucy Lehman, Kathy Halverson, and several other area collectors. In addition, selected pieces from the collections of members of the Fostoria Ohio Glass Association and their Glass Heritage Gallery are displayed in the main gallery.

Upcoming Exhibit

Mid September 2009 through Mid January 2010 Milk Glass and Milk Bottles

Memberships

You are invited to become a member of the Ohio Glass Museum. Membership is available at several levels.

For more information on how you can become a member, or to simply make a donation to the Museum, please call (740) 687-0101.

No contribution is too small, and all contributions are tax-deductible.