Heritage Glass Museum, Glass art museum in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States.
The Heritage Glass Museum is an art museum housed in a former bank building that displays historic glassware, bottles, animal figurines, and stained glass lamps. The collection spans various types of glass products that reflect the region's craft tradition.
The museum sits on the original site of Stanger Glass Works, founded in 1779 by German immigrant Solomon Stanger. The factory took advantage of natural materials in the area and became a center of glass production in the region.
The place documents South Jersey's glass-making heritage through displays and an extensive library about glass-blowing techniques. You can see how this craft shaped the region and what methods artisans relied on.
The museum sits in downtown and is easy to reach on foot; visiting is free and no advance booking is needed. It helps to check the specific hours before your visit, as they may shift seasonally.
The building started as a bank, later became the town library, and eventually turned into a museum. This layered history shows how the same space served different community needs across generations.
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