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Canberra Glassworks

Hotshop
Glassworks
Retail
Man making glass object
Mold Room
Cold working
Stain glass
Glassworks
Production
Hotshop
Glassworks
Retail
Man making glass object
Mold Room

Overview

Canberra Glassworks is Australia’s leading centre for contemporary glass art, craft and design.

Visit them and see the beauty and versatility of glass in a new light at the Canberra Glassworks, housed in the historic Kingston Power House. Take a self-guided tour and discover some of Canberra's heritage at this contemporary glass centre, the only one of its kind in Australia.

Visit their retail space and see professional glass artists at work!

Hop onto the website and make an essential booking for one of their Make Your Own experiences, Creative Workshops, or School Holiday Programs!

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 392 reviews

“Hidden Gem”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 5mos ago by Dumby T

The glassworks is a cool old building full of craftspeople doing interesting things. There is a viewing area to watch the glass being made, where you can see the craftspeople blowing and shaping the...

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“Poor customer service.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 7mos ago by C0nferencedelegate

After the three e-reminders and fronting up at 10.45am to be ready for the 11am tour, I was told to "take a seat and the tour guide will be with you at 11 o'clock...". At 11:00 I approached the front...

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“Lift my glass in salute”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 7mos ago by Frank F

If visiting Canberra put the Glassworks on the top of your list of attractions. The facility is housed in a refurbished power station with incredible heavy duty architecture still present. The...

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Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop