Wheaton Village, NJ - American Crafts and the Medium of Glass

Wheaton Village is a restored village and an arts organization in southern New Jersey emphasizing the creative spirit with a special emphasis on glass.

Discover NJ's cultural history and the role the glass industry played.

Location: 1501 Glass town Road (off Route 55)
Millville, NJ 08332
800 998 4552

Hours: Open April through December, six days a week: Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Open Legal Holidays: Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day Closed: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. ( close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve day)

Wheaton Village features a museum and gallery exhibits with interpretive demonstrations, an artist fellowship program; outreach and on-site school programs; and collector's seminars. All serve to educate a multi-level audience on the role of the crafts in both traditional and contemporary life.

Watch highly skilled artists employ century-old techniques to transform hot molten glass into beautiful works of art in the 1888 TC Wheaton Glass Factory. Chat with the glassblowers about their artistry and schedule an appointment to make your own paperweight.

There is an attractive Museum of American Glass with over 7500 objects including the world's largest bottle. Experience Crafts and Trades Row, and see regional New Jersey crafts demonstrated throughout the day. Other highlights include the Down Jersey Folk life Center, the Stained Glass Studio, the Gallery of American Craft and unique museum stores. The Village offers many special exhibitions, events, and educational programs throughout the year.