Hudson Beach Glass
Hudson Beach Glass
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Following in a family tradition that spans three generations, Sean Gilvey has opened Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia, a glass studio and gallery in Old City. This unique space allows customers to view the glassblowing process as they shop. Decorative soap dishes, elegant sushi trays, beautiful drink-ware and hand-made jewelry are some of the many products available. Hours are Wed-Fri 12-7, Sat 11-7 and Sun 12-5 (Monday and Tuesday closed).
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- Departure130762885237 contributionsClass Making Glass!My daughter and I took a class to make ornaments and glass bowls. This was a fun and educational experience with very patient instructors! Thanks Morgan!! We were very happy with our final products and would highly recommend this special experience to others.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 August 2024
- Sharky F4 contributionswedding anniversary tripstopped here on my wedding anniversary trip with my wife. We watched Morgan make a wonderful glass bowl for us, I purchased it in the shop and just received it today at my house. It means ALOT to me, to have such incredible piece of glass art. Will always be very special to me, as a reminder of a wonderful trip with someone so dear to me (my wife) Your shop had made a special wonderful memory for me, I am forever gratefulVisited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 September 2024
- lovetoteach964Long Island, New York104 contributionsFun to watch if you’ve never seen hand blown glass itemsThis could be a fun experience as you can participate in creating a gift item. We were fortunate to walk in to watch a tween assisting the glass maker as he created an ornament for his family. It looked like a fun experience. The merchandise in the store was beautiful but a bit expensive. I guess a bargain for handmade artVisited October 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 October 2024
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westie2
Kensington, CT11 193 contributions
Oct 2021
It would be near impossible to enter through the doors and not walk away without purchasing some piece of hand blown glass, jewelry or art. We certainly did not. Prices are more than reasonable and the most difficult part is choosing which piece to take home with you. We also also enjoyed watching one of the artists create a small vase. This is a must do for almost anyone visiting the immediate area.
Written 23 October 2021
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Colleen C
Troy, NY2 543 contributions
Jul 2022
This place is located on a beautiful Main St ~ many little shops, galleries', and restaurants on a great strip. Beach Glass store holds it's own and is a complete stand out ~ you can see the experience (if your lucky) of them making they master pieces and able to shop a range of products. Glasses, cups, plates, décor, jewelry, vases, kitchen wear, animals, globes, marble, sea glass, and unique interesting pieces everywhere.
Parking on the street is free.
Parking on the street is free.
Written 8 July 2022
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alan s
16 contributions
May 2023
Just a huge variation in glass pieces as well as a live hot shop. A wonderful place to visit to just experience glass blowing in action, if things are happening, and to look at a host of pieces. I ended up buying a piece by Josh Simpson, who is a seriously good glass blower. His piece was kinda looked like a meteor with some celestial objects embedded in the crystal part. Turns out his wife was a retired NASA astronaut, who flew on the shuttle and did 150 days on the ISS. I real story and beautiful piece. I spent alot of time talking with both owners discussing the various artists and pieces. Was really fun.
Written 12 June 2023
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BobHandTV
New York City, NY135 contributions
May 2021
This is a very cool place to see. The glass inside this store is amazing. And you can also see them at work blowing glass for future projects. Always worth 20 or 30 minutes when in Beacon
Written 30 May 2021
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JOdintz
Bethesda, MD53 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Amazing selection of glass works and other art. We purchased a beautiful vase, soap dish and marbles. Yes, marbles. Love the glow in the dark marbles. Great customer service. We will return for more when we ate in town.
Written 30 June 2021
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John H
New York City, NY104 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
The second floor houses a wonderful art gallery with great rotating shows, mostly sculpture with some wall art. Quite different from the rest of the shop, these are guest artists. Always a good show.
Written 6 September 2017
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ajmay15
Red Hook, NY79 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
We went to Hudson Beach Glass for the first time last weekend. We had a few time slots scheduled for the Make Your Own Ornament event. I had my senior parents make an ornament and I had my teenagers make an ornament. All four of them loved it. Even my teenagers, who had originally not been too excited to go there, loved it and said they would love to go back. The whole glass blowing process is truly amazing and fun to watch. it is even more amazing when you get to participate in it. I thought the $30 to make an ornament was very reasonable -- especially after I saw all that went into it. The items in the store are works of art in themselves and worth a visit just to browse the selection. The studio is in an old firehouse and is located on the main street of Beacon. It is fun to stroll the main street before/after Hudson Beach Glass for a cup of coffee, bakery, chocolate candy shop, cheese shop, vinegar store, etc. You can really plan a fun day starting with a visit to Hudson Beach Glass. We will definitely be back!
Written 11 November 2014
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ6 929 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
First off the Hudson Beach Glass is housed in an old firehouse on the main street of Beacon and they have done a wonderful job with the renovation being able to showcase all their beautiful items.
There were a lot of items in blown or spun glass and there was sea glass itself available for sale. There were all sorts of vases and ash trays of all colors and they are now just getting all the items out for Christmas.
On the second floor, they were having a gallery opening with a kite display. Since it was Second Saturday in Beacon, all the galleries were open late and all had small receptions.
There were a lot of items in blown or spun glass and there was sea glass itself available for sale. There were all sorts of vases and ash trays of all colors and they are now just getting all the items out for Christmas.
On the second floor, they were having a gallery opening with a kite display. Since it was Second Saturday in Beacon, all the galleries were open late and all had small receptions.
Written 12 November 2017
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LAWRENCE M
SCHENECTADY79 contributions
Oct 2015
Find parking in a general lot and start exploring the area. Shops and restaurants on Main St., but the glass shop is the star. They were making some pieces while we were there but a wide selection of gifts to choose from.
Written 30 December 2015
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SUSAN L
106 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
The items for sale were beautiful and nicely displayed. Many ornaments already on display. Grest place if you neec a gift, but pricey.
Written 2 November 2019
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