Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass announces the successful completion of its renovation project and related campaign that enhanced its mission, engagement, accessibility, and visitor experience for more than 32,500 annual visitors and glass enthusiasts. To celebrate its completion, the Museum invites the community for a “Our Time to Shine Community Celebration” on Saturday, June 27 from 10am-2pm. Enjoy the new galleries and welcome areas and take part in free activities and scavenger hunts for prizes, visit the renovated Museum Shop and sign up for a glass activity ($20 per person). Come see the new exhibition “Our Time to Shine, YOUR Time to Shine” spanning three galleries and highlighting recent and new acquisitions to the permanent collection, many given in honor of the Museum’s renovations.
These thoughtfully planned improvements were long overdue — neither the museum’s galleries nor its accessibility had been updated in nearly 35 years. The transformational renovation maintained the museum’s historical importance, vintage character, and charm, while integrating modern enhancements focused on technology, accessibility, and elevating visitors’ experience.
“The response to our campaign from the community was overwhelming. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is honored to present our newly upgraded galleries and public spaces with our profound thanks to the public for supporting our renovations. With your generosity and support, it’s now our time and yours to shine,” states Executive Director, Amy G. Moorefield.
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass wishes to thank Miron Construction (construction and naming partner), Community First Credit Union (lending and naming partner), Gordon Park (naming partner), Bergstrom Automotive Family (naming partner), Robert and Kathleen Brost (naming partner), Jewelers Mutual (naming partner), the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Non-State Grant Program for Local Projects, Fox Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Tourism Grant Program and over seventy foundations and individuals for supporting the “Our Time to Shine” renovation project.
For more information, please visit bmmglass.com/our-time-to-shine.
About Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
Ranked in the top five glass museums in the country, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass provides extraordinary glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity, and illuminate learning for all. Established in 1959, it has been an exclusively glass art museum since 2012, with four permanent collections: the world's most representative collection of antique and contemporary glass paperweights, the Mahler collection of Germanic vessels dating from 1573, a collection of Victorian Era decorative glass baskets, and a significant collection of contemporary glass sculpture.
The museum is admission free and operates as a private, not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization, independent of the City of Neenah. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass has the distinction of being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The honor of accreditation means the museum meets the rigorous standards of professionalism and best practices for museums set forth by AAM.
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is grateful to its seasonal sponsors:
Miron Construction, The Boldt Company, Jewelers Mutual, Northstar Asset Management, Community First Credit Union, City of Neenah, WI, Associated Bank, Legacy Private Trust Company, and Bergstrom Automotive. Supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thank you also to our valuable media sponsors:
Wisconsin Public Radio, and 91.1 The Avenue.
A special thank you to our local community foundations and organizations:
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc., Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am–4:30pm
Thursdays 10:00am–8:00pm and Sunday 1:00–4:30pm
Admission: FREE
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
165 North Park Avenue, Neenah, WI 54956
Telephone: 920-751-4658, Website: bmmglass.com, Social: @bmmglass