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The Exhibit

Fireworks of Glass is the largest permanent installation of blown glass by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The installation will draw families to the museum's core, where the 43-foot-tall tower rises above a glass ceiling. As visitors circle the ramps, labels on the railings will provide information about Chihuly and how the tower was created.

Father and son looking at ceiling. What do you see?

Children at computer.Mother and daughter building sculpture.Hands-On Exhibit
Below the ceiling is a hands-on exhibit area. Here, children and adults can sit on a large, round, revolving platform, gaze at the ceiling overhead and discuss what they see. Families can also create their own sculptures with colorful plastic-like shapes called polyvitro and blow glass virtually or explore the hot shop and the glassblowing process on two computer screens.