Dorflinger Glass Museum
Glass museum
About
The Dorflinger Glass Museum is in the home of the founder, on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary near White Mills. It displays more than 1,000 pieces of cut, engraved, etched, gilded and enameled glass and crystal made in Christian Dorflinger's factories, and there is a gift shop on site.
The sanctuary around it covers nearly 600 acres, with about five miles of nature trails for watching wildlife and waterfowl.
History
Beginning in the 1860s, Christian Dorflinger turned White Mills into a busy industrial center. His glass works made cut lead crystal for more than half a century, including pieces used at several White House administrations. The museum opened to the public on May 20, 1989.
When to go
In 2026 the museum was open from May 6 through November 1, Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., plus the two days after Thanksgiving. Check the visit page for current hours. Trails are open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, but the sanctuary closes for a stretch in late fall and early winter.
Good to know
The sanctuary is private and run by volunteers. Pets, drones, hunting, fishing and wheeled vehicles on the trails are not allowed, and picnics are allowed only on set dates.
Price
- Adults (suggested donation)$5.00
- Members and seniors 55+ (suggested donation)$4.00
- Ages 6 to 18 (suggested donation)$2.00
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Dorflinger-Suydam. They can change, so check before you go.
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