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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

114 S 23rd St · Tacoma, WA

Why you should go…

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio has operated in downtown Tacoma since 2006, owned by Mark and Jeannine Sigafoos. Visitors can book a one-on-one Glassblowing Experience with a skilled glassblower to create a unique piece of glass. The studio also runs a second gallery and fusing studio location, and organizes the annual Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch each fall featuring thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins.

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  • #art
  • #hands-on
  • #local gem

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tacoma Glassblowing Studio, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    Gig Harbor

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