World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We INSPIRE by showcasing the creativity of
artists who work in glass from around the world.

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Resting Head
by Bertil Vallien

World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We UPLIFT with the visual experience one has when
walking through the Museum and encountering
the astounding beauty intrinsic in the collection.

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Turbamento
by Toots Zynsky

World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We EDUCATE by building awareness of the artists,
their creativity and the amazing properties and
transformative nature of this seemingly
simple material: glass.

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Passage 2
By Latchezar Boyadjiev

glass age:

transforming

our world

Fluctus Radium Temporum
by Jan Exnar

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World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We INSPIRE by showcasing the creativity of
artists who work in glass from around the world.

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Resting Head
by Bertil Vallien

World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We UPLIFT with the visual experience one has when
walking through the Museum and encountering
the astounding beauty intrinsic in the collection.

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Turbamento
by Toots Zynsky

World

Collection

Of Glass Art

We EDUCATE by building awareness of the artists,
their creativity and the amazing properties and
transformative nature of this seemingly
simple material: glass.

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Passage 2
by Latchezar Boyadjiev

glass age:

transforming
our world

Fluctus Radium Temporum
By Jan Exnar

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Contemporary Glass
Art Museum

Imagine Museum features a spectacular collection of contemporary glass art from around the world. Experience the evolution of the studio glass art movement of artists who have turned it into contemporary masterpieces of color, motion, and light.

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Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art

4.9

Based on 1545 reviews

J Couture

18:47 28 Mar 23

Loved our visit to museum! The staff was very nice. My daughter had participated in a scavenger art hunt. She found the scavenger hunt to be exciting! My daughter loves art and so do I. We loved to experience the glass museum. We got to see many beautiful pieces of art on display. Definitely a must to visit if you are in town. If you LOVE art of any sort, definitely visit!

Sinum Vi

20:04 11 Dec 22

Got a Groupon here. It was actually tons of fun and very beautiful to see all the different art works. There's a lot of diversity and different mediums and details that make the glass really stick out and be unique. They have a little scavenger hunt too which is usually animals but since it's the holidays it's tiny little themed glass deserts. Got some little glass animals too

Al Amir

03:07 28 Aug 22

This place has a great selection of glass art. Totally worth it. There is a Tampa Bay resident special price for entry and honestly this museum is worth every penny. Amazing art installs of all sorts and staff was very friendly and guided throughout with some cool tips and tricks about viewing some of the art installs. On the first floor they do have a little scavenger hunt sheet you can grab at the entry point and find little glass animals hidden around 9 artworks. We did it and made the experience of viewing the art a little more fun. 10/10 would recommend!

Rosa Johnson

22:23 10 Aug 22

It is worth the drive to this place. I spent 5 hours driving round trip just to visit this museum, and it certainly did not disappointed me. Instead, it nourished my soul and spirit, that I left the museum 3 hours later with a great energy. Beautiful pieces! Small enough to see in under 2 hours, and although if you like art, you can spend 3 hours like I did, enjoying some beautiful creativity glass art. I am not going to post photos of the ones that I adore, but just some idea of what you will find. They are absolutely some incredible pieces, some changing colors depending from where one looks at them. They even have an exhibit of glass art about alien life! I highly recommend this museum. I certainly will be back.

Trey Color

14:02 05 Jul 22

The museum had some incredible and unique pieces of glass artwork from various artists in many different styles. All of it was put together in a fantastic display of talent and creativity.Rooms were themed to an artist so you would flow from one idea to the next in a very normal fashion. The first floor was all very incredible and unique pieces of creative art that inspired me to look upon and made me excited to see the next. The second floor was more thematic to an idea and the artwork represented some sort of notion or thought that was to be pondered.We had an incredible day visiting the museum and spent over 2 hours there, but a lot of that was in the gift shop before we even bought tickets.

Shayla Holloway

15:36 11 Jun 22

One of the most amazing places you just have to see if you enjoy the growing world of art. This is the perfect place for a cute date or mom and daughter bonding. It has a great location with a lot of other places to eat and shop. All within walking distance. I’m a program Director and I came here on a field trip with my special needs student and everyone was so amazing. A great place for taking photos.

A Mexican Pizza

23:32 24 Apr 22

Absolutely wonderful galleries and pieces. The entire experience is conveyed across two floors. Tickets are only $5 on Sundays, but I would gladly pay the full price ($15). I had no idea glass could take on so many textures and appearances. This museum has inspired me to study the medium in greater detail. It might not be best with small children, because the pieces are out in full-display. But a properly behaved teenager might be acceptable. The pieces are spaced out enough, But you can never be too careful. We parked on the side of the street and didn't pay. However there is a parking lot behind the museum.

Deana Rock

21:27 24 Jan 22

Well worth the visit. We’ve been twice now and would go again. It doesn’t take long to see it all but you can go as slow as you want. I didn’t see little kids there and I don’t recommend this for them. It’s so tempting to want to touch the pieces - even for adults. I can’t imagine managing a child at this museum. There are pieces from all over the world. Many interesting applications and art forms. Looking forward to next time.

Kat Cline

01:29 12 Apr 21

Very cool little spot in St Pete. I just moved to the area and this was one of the first on the list for art museums. We grabbed one of the ticket specials and made a girls' day. We really enjoyed the variety of glass art. Some of the lights can be really intense if you're photosensitive, but the docent was thoughtful to ask the room about anyone sensitive to blinking lights before turning on one of the exhibits. I stepped into a different gallery while my friends checked it out so I really appreciated the warning.

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IMAGINE MUSEUM

Martin Blank Exhibit

Journey through the dynamic ebbs & flows of “If a River Could Tell a Story”, an installation and ecosystem of light, reflection, form and motion.

Out-of-this-world scavenger hunt

Little glass alien creatures are lost in space! Be one of the first to participate in our new Out of this World scavenger hunt!

"Floating world" by Karen lamonte

Discover beauty and ephemerality through the physicality of the human body and its environment.

Your Safety

Our priority is to provide a safe environment for our visitors to have an uplifting experience at Imagine Museum. We follow all recommended CDC guidelines to ensure a stress-free environment when appreciating our collection of outstanding glass art.

tour directory of the Glass Museum

Discover the magic of glass, where it comes from, how the art is created, the Studio Glass Movement, and the contemporary artists who have taken this medium and turned it into a mission of inspiration, innovation and creativity. Are you looking for things to do in Tampa Bay? Visit our Imagine Museum of glass and Experience Glass Art like never before. There’s a guided tour for every area of interest regarding the collection at IM and the amazing properties of glass. Book your tour today!

Glass Art has the Power to Inspire, Uplift and Educate.

When you visit museums in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Area, in Florida, take an evocative journey through Imagine Museum, a one-of-a-kind glass art museum featuring a comprehensive collection from the American and International contemporary glass art movements. During your visit, you may explore over 500 glass art masterpieces, all dramatically lit to transport you into a world of beauty, mystery and mastery in our 34,000 square foot gallery space. Our displays are part of a 1500-piece preeminent collection from internationally recognized artists who work in the glass medium. From the early works of the American Studio Glass Movement and the first pioneer, Harvey Littleton, to those he influenced in the early 1960s to drive the movement forward, and on to the current works from the hottest artists around the world working in glass today, you will find startling works with an extraordinary diversity of materials, techniques and intent. Swipe >

Delight in the glass blowing technique of Lino Tagliapietra from Murano… See how Czech artist, Petr Hora, has perfected glass casting techniques… Get transported by the ethereal, mystical works created by master artist, Bertil Vallien, with his groundbreaking sandcasting techniques… Explore the varying techniques of contemporary U.S. women artists who are blazing a trail in glass art…

Discover "Flight and Illusion” an installation that challenges your imagination and how you think about transformation in science, nature and art.. And finally, visit our Imagine Museum Gift Store to find one-of-a-kind beautiful glass pieces to take home with you. Imagine Museum is unlike any art museum you will encounter. As you walk through the galleries of our museum, we hope to inspire, uplift and educate you in the seemingly impossible, yet magical ways that only glass can evoke when paired with an artist's creativity.

“I became interested in making female figurations of night….I wanted to wrap the female figure in dusk, exploring both beauty and darkness.”

Karen LaMonte

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On a monthly basis, Imagine Museum offers special promotions and discounts for all to enjoy our contemporary glass art museum in a safe and clean environment. Experience the uplifting joy of our collection and find wonder in the passion and creativity of master glass artists from around the world.

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SHOP

You will find the perfect artful gift here at our Museum Store. Discover the allure of art glass – a medium that captivates with its dance of light and color. From jewelry to sculpture, these artist-made gifts are sure to be cherished forever.

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host an experience

Plan a corporate event, celebrate a life milestone or simply host a private get-together at Imagine Museum. Set against a unique backdrop of contemporary glass masterpieces by highly influential artists from around the world, we will help you plan a non-traditional, inspirational experience for your guests to remember long after the event. Celebrate the most special event at one of the most special museums in St. Petersburg.

About
Imagine Museum Glass Art

What experiences do you offer at your glass museum?

We have created educational tours about our collection of contemporary glass art as well as engaging and fun tours for the entire family. Through 2022 we will be offering “zoom” talks with our artists for our general audience and private tours of current and opening exhibitions for our members and special groups.

Where are the artists from in the Imagine Museum collection of glass art?

The contemporary glass art movement engages artists from all over the world. The Imagine Museum collection includes over 240 artists, representing 20 countries.

Why choose Imagine Museum from all the museums in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay?

As you walk through our St. Pete art museum, Imagine Museum, you will be able to enjoy over 450 pieces of museum quality contemporary glass art. The beauty, the creativity, and the technical skill of artists choosing to work with the material of glass will amaze and delight you. Our goal is to inspire, uplift and educate you about the amazing attributes of such a simple material, and how artists take this material to a majestic state of transcendence.

What is contemporary glass art?

During the 1960s in America, artists began to experiment with the material of glass outside of the factory settings and inside their own studios. They experimented, invented, and innovated unique ways to heat, bend, pour, cast, and mold glass particles to create sculptures never before imagined in the material of glass. The Imagine Museum is one of the first museums in the United States solely focused on the contemporary glass art movement, and sharing the virtuosity of the artists who established this movement and those working within the movement today.

Imagine Museum, a glass art museum in St Petersburg, FL

Imagine Museum a glass art museum in St Petersburg, FL

Since the opening of Imagine Museum in St Pete in 2018 , thousands of people have discovered the magic of glass art. Through our carefully curated and immersive displays, we continuously endeavor to inspire, uplift and educate you in the art of glass and the creative artists who have masterfully established the contemporary glass art movement.

Below, we show you a map of the city of St Petersburg FL where you can locate Imagine Museum. Visit us and discover contemporary glass art among the art museums in St Pete!

A cultural experience in St. Petersburg

At Imagine Museum we introduce contemporary glass art through carefully curated exhibits that take you through the evolution of the contemporary glass art movement, the versatility of glass to transform color and light, and its influence throughout the world.

We also have special exhibits focused on the beauty and technical skill of glass artists who have pioneered and been influential in the contemporary glass art movement worldwide. At our museum in St Pete, we showcase the masterpieces of over 240 artists from around the world.

After visiting our St Pete museum

St. Pete is a city known for its concentration of museums showcasing a wide variety of art. At Imagine Museum, we are proud to enrich the cultural experience that is offered to our community and tourists through the beauty of contemporary glass art and the contributions of its extraordinary artists.

Contemporary Glass
Art Museum

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