Stourbridge Glass Museum and Tunnels Guided Tour

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Following a welcome cup of tea or coffee on arrival, we will have a 45 minute guided tour of the Glass Museum followed by a 30 minute guided tour of the Tunnels under the museum.

For our guided tour of the Glass Museum, we will journey through time and witness the fascinating story of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. We will discover what it was like to work inside an iconic glass cone and how the industry helped this part of the Black Country gain an enviable reputation for creativity and skill – around the world.

Set across two floors, Stourbridge Glass Museum takes visitors on a journey back in time.

Learn about the origins of glass making in Stourbridge, starting with a 2.5D animation depicting life inside a glass cone and a chance to sit in a glass maker’s chair. Discover the tools glass makers used and watch films describing the production process.

After learning about glass making in Stourbridge, watch a leading contemporary artist and their team in action. Allister Malcolm’s live Hot Shop features demonstrations that will enthral and mesmerised.

Upstairs, visitors will be dazzled and delighted by a vast collection of items from the globally significant Stourbridge Glass Collection, featuring pieces dating back 400 years. There is also a suite of digital interactive screens that give museum goers the chance to get creative and design their very own cameo glass before emailing it to themselves or a friend.

Led by the museums knowledgeable and engaging tour guides, we will journey back in time to discover the secrets and stories of this historic location, brought to life through an informative and entertaining commentary.

We will then make our way down to the tunnel’s with our guide. As we make our way through the tunnels, we will experience the sights of this incredible industrial era, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of the people, processes, and products that made this area famous.

Please remember, as the floor of the tunnel can be uneven in places, it’s important to wear sensible footwear to ensure your safety and comfort.

We can remain at the museum after our guided tours if we want to spend longer looking at the collection, however there is an on site fish and chip shop that we can visit for lunch.