Come join us this month as we celebrate our American Alliance of Museums Re-accreditation through a variety of programs that highlight YOUR special museum. Originally awarded accreditation in 1974, the museum is one of only 21 museums in the State of Wisconsin to currently be accredited and of that 21, one of only 11 fine […]
On behalf of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Board and Staff, my sincerest thanks and appreciation to each of you for supporting in so many ways and attending our 2023 GLASS Arts Festival! Approximately 4,800 visitors attended, with nearly half reporting that it was their first visit to our museum. A huge increase in attendance from […]
Have you visited us yet this summer? Please consider this my kind invitation to come participate in some extraordinary experiences at YOUR museum. Join us for Yoga on the Lawn, every Tuesday at noon (free for members), or our Art Activity Day on July 8th for a cute glass plant project, stroll the galleries to […]
We are off to a great start this summer with TONS of fun activities at YOUR glass museum! Come get your Zen on at Yoga on the Lawn starting every Tuesday from June through August. $10 each session but it is free for members. On June 7th, our Catching Fire Virtual Auction begins and […]
Dear Friends, the days are longer and spring flowers are finally blooming. This time of year reminds me of how much I value my friendships. At Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, we value our museum friendships too. Now through June 15th, we are offering a very special opportunity to celebrate your friends AND support your museum. […]
Spring has sprung at YOUR Museum! The days are getting longer and the weather a little warmer which makes me excited to share all of the good news and fun upcoming opportunities for you at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. Wonderful news! We are absolutely honored to have just achieved American Alliance of Museum’s reaccreditation, […]
March means TONS of Museum Events!! So much to do at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass this month! From celebrating our high school exhibiting artists in an award ceremony on March 9th at 6pm, to an action-packed night à la 1920s at our Night at the Museum on March 11th from 7-10pm or our celebration […]
To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world. –Dr. Seuss On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, I profoundly thank you for contributing to our annual fund drive. We exceeded our goal and gift match and raised over […]
It’s been one year since my arrival at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass and I had the pleasure of now experiencing all of Wisconsin’s seasons. For an East Coast transplant, I have found each one special, but fall is my favorite. Especially this fall with all of our upcoming activities at the museum! Did you know that […]
At Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass we share the concerns of our colleagues and smaller arts organizations who are currently making the difficult decisions to meet the immediate challenges of COVID-19. The wrenching discussion to retain seasoned staff or succumb to the difficult immediate budget decisions to furlough or lay off some staff is weighing heavily […]