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Heritage Open Days 11th & 12th September

A magnificent Venetian chandelier regarded as one of the North West's most iconic pieces of public art has found a new home in St Helens.  Click here for BBC coverage.Whatever the weather, whatever your age.....Come along, make a day of it and have a great day out.

Were celebrating our tenth birthday with 2 great days of heritage on the 11th & 12th September. As part of Heritage Open Days we will be offering guided tours around our Victorian Cone Building and throughout our galleries. If you want to know what life was like in Victorian St. Helens come along and join us. We will also have have face painters, balloon modellers and craft activities.

October 9th is THE BIG DRAW - come and take part in this national day of drawing. Whether your the next Picasso, Van Gogh or Tracey Emin or if you just want to parctice your doodles then come along and join us. Our drawing session start at 11.00am through to 3pm and its free.

You can see live glassblowing demonstrations with Sarah, Vicki & Ben.

We have an amazing special effects film show.

For history buffs - we have two great galleries....

Ever wondered what life was like in a Victorian town? Step into St Helens past and relive life in the town in the last century.

Glass & Glamour.....Reminisce about the age of glamour and air travel with the help of our amazing 2 tonne Manchester Airport chandelier.

Treat yourself with some retail therapy in our Artisan Gift Shop.

From salads and sandwiches to mouth-watering main courses, enjoy a chilled glass of wine in the St Helens only canal-side cafe.

Check out our exhibitions and whats on, for what's happening in the coming months.

For Schools or groups we have some great ideas. Organised groups of all ages can get great rates, including school visits, and The World of Glass is also a popular venue for corporate hospitality, such as award ceremonies, product launches, receptions and other events.

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