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Behind-the-scenes Weekday Tour
Behind the Scenes Weekday Tour
Visitors walking around large smokestack
visitors in the Glasswork Engine Room
Artist flame working at Canberra Glassworks

Glassworks Experience

Glassworks Experience

Behind-the-scenes Weekday Tour
Behind the Scenes Weekday Tour
Visitors walking around large smokestack
visitors in the Glasswork Engine Room
Artist flame working at Canberra Glassworks

Overview

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Glassworks. Visitors will uncover how this iconic building played a vital role in the development of Australia's planned capital city and how it has evolved into an internationally recognised glass-making centre. The tour will explore questions such as:

What is the history of the Kingston Powerhouse, and why was it built?
How many ways can glass be made?
What is the chemistry of glass and how does that affect its colour?
How do different temperatures affect glass?
Are there sustainable ways of using glass as a material at the Glassworks?

For more information or to make a booking, contact the Public Programs Manager, Georgina Perri via the email and phone contacts.

11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • Large Group Tour
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour

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