Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

10/09/2026

Give a little love, get a little glass magic! Now through November 15, buy, gift, or renew YOUR museum membership with a contribution of $20 or more and take home a handmade glass birdie from Henrietta Glass Studio!

Being a member means sweet perks, too! Enjoy:
10% off in the Museum Shop
10% off Gordon Park Glass Studio classes
Invitations to exclusive member events
Free or member-level admission at participating North American Reciprocal Museum Association institutions when you join at Victorian level or higher!

Join, renew, or gift a membership today and let your support take flight!
Visit bmmglass.com today to learn more!

10/07/2026

Paul Stankard (American, 1943-2026)
Summer Bouquet with Walt Whitman Cane and Honeybees, 2013
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Stankard
PW 2014.19.2669

The Board and Staff of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Stankard. Legendary artist and friend to the Museum, we are so grateful for his knowledge and artistic gifts. Paul told many of attending a symposium at the Museum in the 1970s that deeply inspired him in his artistic making. He remained close to the Museum throughout the years, sharing his knowledge of paperweight making and always encouraging staff to share the love of paperweights with the community. He has left a significant legacy in many ways with all of us and at the Museum.
Our deepest condolences to his family, collaborators and friends.

10/01/2026

Make Your Membership Go Further!

From October 1–November 15, join, renew, or gift a membership to the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass and add a contribution of $20 or more to receive a handcrafted glass bird as a special thank-you gift!

Join, renew or gift today: https://bmmglass.com/membership/

We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all.

09/30/2026

FLASH SALE STARTS TODAY!

Looking for a little magic? Join us for a special Art Activity Day and celebrate Houdini on Saturday, October 3, 10:00am-2:00pm

This special offer of 50% starts TODAY and ends end of day Friday — so don’t miss your chance to save BIG while supplies last!

We’ll be joined by the famous Rondini, who will be performing a magic show in the Miron Construction Gallery at 11AM. After making a free activity in our McClanahan Study Gallery, listen to a special poem about Houdini written and read by Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Brenda Cárdenas at 1 p.m. in the Miron Construction Gallery.

Use discount code magic2026 at checkout for 50% off: https://bmmglass.com/artactivityday/

We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all.

09/26/2026

It’s officially pumpkin season, and these pumpkins understood the assignment.

No carving. No scooping out pumpkin guts. No tiny candle catching the curtains on fire. Just beautiful handmade glass pumpkins bringing all the fall vibes with significantly less mess.

Pumpkins made by Darren Frale - Available now in the Museum Shop!

09/24/2026

Houdini’s (Not-So) Vanishing Elephant Glass Project!

Step into a day of magic, art & animals!

Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10 AM–2 PM

Did you know Harry Houdini once made an elephant named Jenny disappear—and that he kept a menagerie of beloved pets?

Create a glass elephant suncatcher ($20, pre-registration required) or a free pet-inspired activity
Magic show with Rondini at 11 AM
Houdini poem by Wisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas at 1 PM

Come make some magic of your own and register today!
https://bmmglass.com/celebrating-houdini/

We provide extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all.

09/23/2026

We are proud to see the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass featured by UrbanGlass following the completion of our $785,000 renovation project. This milestone transformation, our first in 35 years, focuses on technological upgrades and expanded accessibility to better serve our community. Read more about our strategic growth and our position as a premier destination for glass art at glassquarterly.com

09/22/2026

For this week's Object of the Week, we are featuring William Manson's Butterflies on Amber, 2024, on view as part of William Manson: Shatter the Ordinary. Born in the small town of Wick, Caithness in the far north of Scotland, Manson’s exhibition explores the evolution of the artist’s work while paying tribute to the broader Scottish paperweight-making tradition.

William Manson (Scottish, b.1978)
Butterflies on Amber, 2024
On loan from the Collection of Carolyn Manson