Thank you for continuing to be an amazing community and supporting handcrafted West Virginia goods!
Guided Tours are a paid experience with a trained Tour Guide walking you through not only the history of Blenko Glass, but also our factory and production methods– from sand to hand. Every guest will receive a special keepsake. These in-depth tours must be scheduled ahead of time.
Our Museum and Observation Deck are entirely free and self-guided.
When our factory was imagined over 100 years ago, they did not leave room to make our entire campus wheelchair or walker accessible. Unfortunately, our museum, tour, and observation areas are not wheelchair or walker accessible. Our Visitor Center Gift Shop provides ample parking with handicap designations, a ramp at the entrance, and room for mobility aids to be used while shopping. However, our Museum and Observation Deck are accessed via a flight of stairs.
Be advised, those participating in guided tours can expect to experience lots of walking and exposure to the heat produced by our 2,000+ degree furnaces.
Tour participants must follow all rules and directions of the tour guide for the safety of all involved.
Tour participants must be at least 14 years old to be on the factory floor.
Sturdy, closed-toed, closed-back shoes (no mules, crocs, sandals, hiking sandals or other similar shoes) and eye protection are required to be on the factory floor. Blenko will provide eye protection for use on campus. Flowing fabric like dresses or maxi skirts may exclude you from participating in a guided tour.
All members of your group need to arrive together, anyone arriving after their group's tour departure from the Visitor Center will only be allowed on the next tour if space allows. If you can no longer attend on your selected date, please use the link in your confirmation email to reschedule as soon as possible.
Tours canceled less than 48 hours in advance must contact our Event & Tour Coordinator directly at tours@blenko.com.
**In rare instances, such as cases of extreme weather (including heat), we may cancel tours for the safety of all those involved. If this occurs, you will be issued a full refund and notified as early as possible.**
If you are interested in booking an educational tour, or for your organization, please reach out to us directly at tours@blenko.com to explore your options.
