The Toledo Museum of Art is bringing seasonal cheer back to campus during winter break with the return of its popular Glass Art Escape. The 2025 edition introduces a new setting, transforming the Glass Pavilion into a festive, snow globe–inspired destination for visitors of all ages.
Taking place over two days, the event invites families, friends and community members to enjoy a warm and creative retreat from the cold. It will be held from 11am-6pm on Dec. 27 and 11am-5pm on Dec. 28.
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The event includes hands-on art experiences, storytelling and shared seasonal moments.
Throughout the Glass Pavilion, visitors can take part in a wide range of family-friendly activities such as Glassblowing Fairy Tales brought to life in the Hot Shop, Winter Story Time with the Lucas County Library, live music, screenings of “Frozen 2” and “Happy Feet” and more.
In addition to the holiday programming, guests can take tours of “Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane.” Access to these docent-led experiences requires an exhibition ticket, which is free for museum members and available for $10 for non-members.
“Now that we’re reimagining our galleries, we also have to reimagine how we’re doing some programming, including moving this event to the Glass Pavilion,” Grace Toth, TMA’s Emma Leah Bippus Director of Education, said. “A lot of families come into the museum looking for something to do during the holiday season before heading back to school, and this event is still the perfect solution for that. This provides an opportunity for visitors to shake off the winter blues, get out of their houses, and engage with their community through this winter wonderland we’re creating.”
Glass Art Escape is free and open to the public. No registration is required, though capacity is limited and early arrival is encouraged. Additional details are available at https://toledomuseum.org/events/glass-art-escape.
