The old Boston & Sandwich Glass Company facility – once the cornerstone of the glass-blowing, pressing and cutting industries – was preserved by Sandwich Historical Society at the turn of the century. Now a museum, this site boasts both historical and modern displays of glass art, as well as live glass-blowing demonstrations on the hour. The museum exhibits almost 6,000 pieces of glass produced at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company between 1825 and 1888. Exhibits detail how important Sandwich’s contributions were at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. 

Previous visitors said the museum offered more interesting and hands-on activities than they had anticipated and said it is well worth a visit. They add that that you shouldn’t miss the glass-blowing demo and that the museum is laid out well.

Located on the Upper Cape in Sandwich, Massachusetts, the Sandwich Glass Museum's hours vary by the season. From February to March, the museum welcomes visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday; starting in April, the museum opens its doors every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the end of December. Expect to pay a $10 entry fee for adults and $2 for kids ages 6 to 14 (it is free for kids ages 5 and younger). For more detailed hours of operation, check out the museum's website.