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£980,000 From National Lottery Heritage Fund

The British Glass Foundation is pleased to announce that a bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (formerly the Heritage Lottery Fund), spearheaded with support from Dudley MBC, has successfully completed its second stage. The project to convert the former Stuart Crystal site in Wordsley into a world-class facility and a new home for the […]

Current Exhibitions

August 25th – Sept 9th 2017   20 People (representing the 20 years) have been invited to exhibit with Allister at the White House Cone Museum of Glass.  These artists and professionals are folk that Allister has been lucky enough to either simply cross paths/ collaborate and or work alongside. In addition Allister will be displaying […]

New Book – Jewels on the Cut II

Writer and broadcaster Graham Fisher MBE is pleased to announce the launch of his new book Jewels on the Cut II, an exploration of the Stourbridge Canal and the local glass industry.

Talks at WHCMOG

  Talks At the White House Glass Cone  During the International Festival of Glass The White House Cone Museum of Glass will be host to a series of talks from some of the glass worlds most knowledgeable indiviuals. Tickets for these talks can be purchased through the Bruntnell-Astley website by following the links below Prof […]

Handcasting

Sand Casting           Come and get your Child’s hands cast in the finest Lead Crystal. Allister and his team take impressions from both the young and old and then preserve them forever in moments, pouring molten glass at over 1000 degrees. A booking service of 15min intervals is being scheduled. Please arrive at […]

Allister Malcolm at the White House Cone Museum of Glass

Exhibition at the White House Cone Museum of Glass During International Festival of Glass 2017 24th Aug – 9th Sept 20 People (representing the 20 years) have been invited to create an exhibition with Allister at the White House Cone Museum of Glass.  These artists and professionals are folk that Allister has been lucky enough to […]

The Portland Vase

  The Portland Vase   Graham Fisher MBE delves into the fascinating history of the Portland Vase. Probably produced in the 1st century AD, this enigmatic piece of glassware inspired the glass makers of Stourbridge to develop cameo ware almost a two millennia later.   

Earn Rewards by Pledging your support!

Please note that this crowd funding appeal has now ended and has raised the fantastic sum of £7995! Thank you to everyone who pledged to this campaign. Every donation to the BGF is greatly appreciated and we hope your rewards!   Help us fund the internal fit out of the new museum by visiting our […]

Upcoming Events at The White House Cone Museum of Glass

Events at The White House Cone Museum of Glass During the International Festival of Glass Aug 24th – 28th 2017

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON – REFLECTIONS OF WIGHTWICK

Many thanks to the students from the University of Wolverhampton who held an exhibition of their work “Reflections of Wightwick” from 25 February to 5 March 2017.  Further details of temporary exhibitions at White House Cone Museum of Glass, prior to the formal opening next Summer, will be advised shortly.