Glass Studio
There's almost always something going on at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, including free demonstrations, workshops and classes. When a class or workshop is in session, you're welcome to stop in and watch quietly from the galleries. Every day the Museum is open, the Studio hosts a free glass art demonstration from noon to 1 p.m. We call it "The Hot Lunch Special" so pack a sandwich and make the Studio a part of your Museum visit.
What To See In An Hour
With 62 free galleries and 30,000 objects spanning 5,000 years, we don't expect you to see everything in one visit. It's perfectly normal to make your first stop a quick walkthrough, and to come back later for a more in-depth look. So for starters:
• Many of our gallery hosts encourage families with kids to start in our Ancient Worlds area, as the kids will be familiar with Egyptian mummies and ancient Greece and Rome from school. The Meso-American figures are usually a big hit with kids, too.
• Those without kids are often encouraged to start on the second floor. By turning left from the Large Oval Gallery, some of the best-known names in art are just a few steps away—including Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Degas, Rodin and Gauguin.
• Since you could spend days going through our glass collection, we suggest first-timers start with the instructional videos and the modern works in the first gallery to the right after entering the front door. From there, work your way toward the Frank Lloyd Wright window and then meander back to the Tiffany gallery. Brilliantly conceived, this intimate gallery collection is highlighted by Tiffany's Portrait of Woman in a Pergola with Wisteria, and it's just a very special space for a quiet moment.
