Executive Director’s Message

All the best things in life are FREE at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

Dear Friends,

We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning FOR ALL.

For all 500 children who participate in our Golden Ticket Scholarship program.

For all 12,000 families who make free art activities

For all 31,000 attendees who visited admission free in 2024

“…for all” means Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass makes the most of EVERY visitor’s experience, whether for a class, an event, or just a leisurely stroll through our amazing galleries.

YOUR Museum is admission free since 1959 and always will be. But “free” isn’t really free. It requires climate-controlled, well-lit, barrier-free spaces for visitors and class participants, materials with which to create, a collection to inspire and maintain, and a professional staff to assist, instruct, and operate.

May we count on you to make a donation today during our Spring Fund Drive?

Your gifts enable admission-free access for all, including free art projects, and programs such as Art After Dark and GLASS Arts Festival – available to our entire community at no cost. Our Golden Ticket program has offered over 500 Art Activity Day scholarships ensuring all children have access to special programs and camps. Your gift to the museum is truly a gift to your community!

Thank you for supporting YOUR Neighborhood Museum.