Besides exhibits on the history of glass, this museum offers glassblowing demos, a gift shop & cafe.
Wonderful experience. For both old and young there are lots of things to see and do. Take a step back in time, and learn all about glass and St Helens heritage. Suitable for all ages. Handicap friendly. Free entry. Parking is not free. Make sure you buy a ticket. Cafe & toilets on site too.
Amazing place to go and free entry. The tunnels were good and the old side shows the hardships that the glass workers suffered. Great day out for young and old, plenty to see.
Absolutely fabulous experience, my whole family had a great time there were lots of interactive exhibits and the glass blowing demonstration was a really interesting experience, I'd recommend this place to anyone especially because it's free!!
Pilkington's World of Glass is an amazing experience. Not only does it has examples of different styles and types of glass from St Helens and from around the world but also has an art gallery, a cafe, a mock up walk-through of street life from the Victorian era, hands-on touchy-feely exhibits, plenty of games and attractions to keep the kids amused, a picnic area by the canal, an display of actual glass blowing, and yes, even a glass museum! The museum is free to get in, which is rare these days, but there is a small charge for the car park which is right outside and easy to get to. It all makes for a great day out for all the family.
Interesting history of glass in St Helens. The canal, the old glassworks, photos and reconstructions make it an authentic exhibition.
An excellent, educational & interesting half day out for the entire family - even if you aren't that interested in glass ! Displays include local history (with a reproduced Victorian cottage & shop), glass through the ages, and the chance to look at a former Victorian glass furnace - complete with tunnels. The Museum galleries are actually free to visit now (August 2023) - but you have to pay to park your car (PS3.00 for 4 Hours - St Helens Central railway station is not far off) & watch the fascinating glass blowing demonstrations (PS4.50 per Adult). There is a cafe onsite, offering a variety of refreshments at fairly reasonable prices (see Menu picture - just PS3.0 for Breakfast food, but my companion found the soup a little bland & watery. She did, however, love the Jacket Spuds on offer !) Friendly staff, plus a well stocked Gift Shop (some smaller, cheaper glass gifts would have been nice - the average was over PS15.0), completes the experience - well worth another visit !
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Good for kids
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Wonderful experience. For both old and young there are lots of things to see and do. Take a step back in time, and learn all about glass and St Helens heritage. Suitable for all ages. Handicap friendly. Free entry. Parking is not free. Make sure you buy a ticket. Cafe & toilets on site too.
Amazing place to go and free entry. The tunnels were good and the old side shows the hardships that the glass workers suffered. Great day out for young and old, plenty to see.
Absolutely fabulous experience, my whole family had a great time there were lots of interactive exhibits and the glass blowing demonstration was a really interesting experience, I'd recommend this place to anyone especially because it's free!!
Pilkington's World of Glass is an amazing experience. Not only does it has examples of different styles and types of glass from St Helens and from around the world but also has an art gallery, a cafe, a mock up walk-through of street life from the Victorian era, hands-on touchy-feely exhibits, plenty of games and attractions to keep the kids amused, a picnic area by the canal, an display of actual glass blowing, and yes, even a glass museum! The museum is free to get in, which is rare these days, but there is a small charge for the car park which is right outside and easy to get to. It all makes for a great day out for all the family.
Interesting history of glass in St Helens. The canal, the old glassworks, photos and reconstructions make it an authentic exhibition.
An excellent, educational & interesting half day out for the entire family - even if you aren't that interested in glass ! Displays include local history (with a reproduced Victorian cottage & shop), glass through the ages, and the chance to look at a former Victorian glass furnace - complete with tunnels. The Museum galleries are actually free to visit now (August 2023) - but you have to pay to park your car (PS3.00 for 4 Hours - St Helens Central railway station is not far off) & watch the fascinating glass blowing demonstrations (PS4.50 per Adult). There is a cafe onsite, offering a variety of refreshments at fairly reasonable prices (see Menu picture - just PS3.0 for Breakfast food, but my companion found the soup a little bland & watery. She did, however, love the Jacket Spuds on offer !) Friendly staff, plus a well stocked Gift Shop (some smaller, cheaper glass gifts would have been nice - the average was over PS15.0), completes the experience - well worth another visit !
