Congratulations to our 2017 Award Recipients:

Hear a lecture by Dr. Karlyn Sutherland, the 2017 Rakow Commission artist. The lecture will be followed by a dessert reception beginning at 7:45 pm. Both are free and open to the public.

The Rakow Commission is awarded annually to up-and-coming and established artists whose work is not yet represented in the Museum’s collection.

Museum Members at the Donor level and above ($135+) are invited to come early for a private reception at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to +1 (607) 438-5600 or membership@cmog.org by November 6.

In recognition of those who have served our country, we’d like to show our gratitude by offering veterans and active military the opportunity to participate in a FREE one-hour Introduction to Glassworking lesson on Saturday, November 11.

These free, one-hour classes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited. Make your reservation by calling +1 (607) 438-5800 or by emailing Fun with Glass at funwithglass@cmog.org.

On the third Thursday of March and November, the Education department hosts Evening for Educators, a free networking and professional development event for educators at all levels. Learn what’s new at the Museum and how our school tours can help you meet New York State Common Core Learning Standards. Featured speakers make each event unique. In-service credit is available; check with your district for approval. Stay for our popular free art happening 2300° immediately following. Registration is requested.

Light refreshments will be available. Reservations are required as space is limited. Contact edu@cmog.org or +1 (607) 438-5429 to make a reservation or for more information.

Stay after Evening with Educators for a fun evening of music, glassmaking, food, and drinks at 2300°!

Gather friends and family, taste some craft brews, and get into a celebrating mood at 2300°! Make memories and spend the night enjoying great music, and amazing live glassmaking.

At 2300° Fahrenheit, hot glass gets interesting—and so do things at The Corning Museum of Glass. Enjoy glassmaking demonstrations, live music, and great food and drink. Free and open to the public.

Live Glassmaking
2300° brings some of the best glassmakers in the industry to the Amphitheater Hot Shop. Watch as they demonstrate their own unique skills and working styles.

Live Music
Great music is an integral part of any 2300°. Head into the auditorium to dance, boogie, and sing the night away with us!

Finger Lakes Brewery Tastings
Try the very best of our Finger Lakes Breweries, all in one place. Learn about the different craft beers being made locally and sample brews from all around the region.

Meet and Greet with Anchor Bend
Join us at The Museum Shops for a special signing event featuring Anchor Bend. In addition to creating an exclusive red tree just for this event, the Anchor Bend team will be on hand to sign and personalize purchases.

2300° Museum Shops Sale
Take 23% off your purchase in the Museum Shops, beginning at 5 pm through the event. Offer valid on all non-sale items.

Hot Food and Cold Drinks Round Out the Night
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks are available. Heartier fare is also available for purchase.

Free shuttle bus service from the Museum’s I-86 parking lot is available.

Make a Night of It!
The Staybridge Suites offer overnight lodging, 2300° food and beverage tickets, and Museum admission to use before or after this free event. Contact the hotel directly to take advantage of this offer. Enter the dates of the upcoming 2300° event to see the package on the hotel's website or call the property at +1 (607) 936-7800.

Be the thrifty multitasker that you are - treat yourself while shopping for others! Cross items off your gift list as you sample before you buy. Save money with your Holiday Shoppers Card, only valid during the event dates. You'll get a souvenir wine glass, a grapevine wreath, an ornament at each stop, a shoppers card, wine and food! 

At your last stop of the event, make sure to hand in your ticket to be eligible for one of these Grand Prizes:

The Hotel Ithaca
Finger Lakes Winery Tours
Deerhead Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
Cobtree VAcation Rental Resort
La Tourelle
Cayuga Lake Cabins
34 State "Historic Luxury Suites"
10 Fitch Luxurious Romantic Inn

Event Hours:

Friday 1-5pm, the following wineries are participating:
Treleaven
Long Point
Montezuma
Six Mile Creek

Saturday 10-6pm, ALL 16 wineries are participating.
Sunday 10-5pm, ALL 16 wineries are participating.

On Saturday, you can start at 9am at Six Mile Creek, Treleaven and Long Point wineries only.

Tickets:

Each ticket is good for the whole weekend, to visit each winery once.

Single tickets are $45 (plus tax and s&h) and include: 1 souvenir wine glass, 1 grapevine wreath, 1 set of 16 ornaments, 1 recipe collection and 1 shoppers card. You will also get 1 wine and food pairing at each winery and up to 3 additional wine tastings per winery.

Couple’s tickets are $65 (plus tax and s&h) and include: 2 souvenir wine glasses, 1 grapevine wreath, 1 set of 16 ornaments, 1 recipe collection and 1 shoppers card. Each person will get 1 wine and food pairing at each winery and up to 3 additional wine tastings per winery.

Discounted designated driver tickets are available. The DD gets all the same perks as a regular ticket, minus the wine.  They also get a DD mug, rather than a wine glass. $22.50 for a single (plus tax and s&h), $52.50 for a couple (plus tax and s&h). A couple’s DD ticket consists of one person who drinks and one person who does not.

Be sure to buy your tickets early, we have a limited amount available per weekend.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling 800-684-5217 and are no longer available at Wegman’s.

Packages that offer tickets, transportation and accommodations will also available in the spring.

When ordering tickets, will you be asked to choose a specific starting point. This is where you’ll start the event and be given your wine glass(es), shopper’s card and the front, back and ring to your recipe collection.

If you’re part of a large group (15+), we ask that you contact the office prior to ordering your tickets; to be sure the whole group can be accommodated at a starting point. If you purchased your ticket separately from your group, please notify the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail office at 800-684-5217 or info@cayugawinetrail.com so we can make sure that you have the same starting point.

For large groups, we also offer itineraries to ensure smooth flow of the buses and the smaller groups throughout the day. Please contact the trail office to order your tickets and get your itinerary started.

We reserve the right to limit the number of large groups purchasing tickets.

Tickets to our events CANNOT be REFUNDED.

Visit the Museum Shops for the best holiday deals in town! You’ll find great discounts (up to 90%!) on holiday items and gifts, from glittering ornaments and jewelry to home decorations and handmade glass items from around the world. The doors open on Friday, November 25 at 7 am for your shopping convenience, and great deals continue throughout the weekend.

Sale hours:
Friday, November 24; 7 am–5:30 pm
Saturday, November 25; 9 am–5:30 pm
Sunday, November 26; 9 am–5:30 pm

Museum admission is not required to shop at the Museum Shops.

Come back the next weekend (December 2 and 3) for the Annual Studio Glass Sale and Holiday Open House to find handmade glass objects by artists who make work at The Studio.

Make Your Own Glass Gift
Looking for something extra special for someone on your holiday gift list? Make Your Own Glass ornament, snowman, or other one-of-a-kind gifts at The Studio.

Members, show your membership card and save 25% on non-sale items in the Museum Shops and online.

Have the most fun you’ve ever had holiday shopping and take advantage of this great opportunity to get something one-of-a-kind and just right for everyone on your list. Enjoy an extra 10% off (for a total Member's discount of 25%!) all of your purchases at the Museum Shops by showing your membership card.

Also, consider a gift that gives all year long: the gift of a membership to The Corning Museum of Glass

Looking for a fun, affordable destination for school breaks? Visit the Museum for lots of family-friendly activities that will keep the kids (and you!) busy and happy.

Activities for all ages. Included in Museum admission. Great deals all weekend long in the Museum Shops, starting at 7 am Friday morning.

Glassblowing, Flameworking, and Glassbreaking
Drop in to one of our live, narrated glass demonstrations. Witness molten glass transform into beautiful blown glass objects during the Hot Glass Demonstration. Watch our glass artists make beautiful, intricately detailed creations right before your eyes at a Flameworking Demo. Or learn how and why glass breaks at a Glassbreaking Demo. All demonstrations are included in the price of admission.

Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin
Enjoy extended Make Your Own Glass hours. Try your hand at these fun fall-friendly glassmaking experiences (additional fee). Projects available for all ages. We recommend booking ahead of time.

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Glass Holiday Feast
Stop in to see a festive holiday meal inspired by the warmth and kinship shared at tables throughout the holiday season. Created by the Hot Glass Demo team, the holiday feast features meal staples like turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Each year the feast grows as gaffers create and bring their favorite dishes to the table.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN CENTERWAY SQUARE:

• Free Shop Small gift bags, stickers, balloons, and more (as supplies last)
• Holiday music  and a kids' dance contest
• Enter to win this year's glass snowman from Vitrix Hot Glass Studio - entry forms can be found on Small Business Saturday in Centerway Square
• As you shop, share your photos on Instagram using #ExploreCorning and #ShopSmall to be eligible to win Gaffer District business gift certificates