Special Exhibit Marble Mania - From Agates to Zebras

The Sandwich Glass Museum is pleased to present a Special Exhibit "Marble Mania – From Agates to Zebras" opening November 14, 2015.  This exhibit is part of the 6th Annual Glassblowers' Christmas but will be extended until March 31, 2016.  A marble, in the hands of a child, feels like victory as it rolls toward its goal. Marbles, in the hands of a collector, feel like victory when the elusive element completes a collection.  Marble Mania is an apt description of this year's holiday exhibit.  

Featured in the exhibit are marbles with intriguing names, marbles were named for their use as well as for their apearance.  Vintage toys with marble components such as Chinese Checkers, Bagatelles, and Marble Runs, will also be displayed.  Another facet of the exhibit will feature the work of contemporary glass marble artists.  Today, artists are using marbles as a form of expression.  Artist Josh Simpson visualizes marbles as distant planets. Raj Kommineni houses starbursts or flowers inside his pieces, while Fritz Lauenstein produces a traditional marble in glorious color combinations.

Winter Hours: Closed January. February-March closed Monday and Tuesday.  9:30- 4:00 pm.  Regular Hours: Daily April – December 9:30-5:00 pm – CLOSED Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve.