Kokomo Opalescent Glass

1310 S. Market St. 
Kokomo, IN 46902

Hours

Our retail store The OP Shop is open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Tour Info

Take a tour of Kokomo Opalescent Glass and step back in time – you will see the fascinating technique of making art in art sheet glass form. We still manufacture our art sheet glass the same way it was made more than a century ago. In addition, you will see our glass blowers at work making anything from blown glass rondels to exclusive one of a kind blown glass paperweights and vases.

Once your tour is complete you will be given a gift from KOG!  We want your visit to Kokomo Opalescent Glass to be memorable and for you to take away a piece of history.  After you see how our glass is created, you can shop in our retail store - The OP Shop, tour guests spending $25.00 or more will be refunded thier tour fee!

Public Tours

Weekdays Tuesday - Friday at 10:00 AM.  Tours are not given on Monday's, Holidays or weekends.

Private Tours

Private tours can be scheduled to take place between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM weekdays Tuesday - Friday, call (765) 457-1829 or (877) 703-4290 to schedule a private tour.

 Cost

 General Admission: $5       Student Admission: $2

Tour Comments

We invite our tour guests to comment on thier tour.  Since guests come from a diverse background from families on vacation to artists wanting to see how the glass they work with is created.  Here are some of the comments:

When asked what did you like most on the tour? "The guide, the information, the hospitality." - Joy, Eventon, IL, August 2011

"Love seeing the skill and hard work of people. - Great Tour!" - Joan, Megdon, WI, - August 2011

"It was Awesome!!!" - Danville, IN - August 2011

"Great Job!  I'll be bringing my family back!" - Sasha, Wolcott, IN - August 2011

"This was one of the neatest experiences my husband and I have ever had.  Thanks so much for the opportunity to tour your factory.  One can certainly ee the pride everyone we met takes in their work!  We'll be back someday!"  - Bob & Cheryl, Lancaster, PA

"Great tour guide.  Very welcoming staff.  Informative & fun.  So happy to see an American company thrive!" - Julia, Lafayette,IN - March 2011

"Thank you so much - amazing details shared.  So thrilled to see your artits at work!" - Jen, West Lafayette, IN March 2011

"This was a wonderful tour!  I really enjoyed it!" - Diane, Columbus, IN - March 2011

"Liked the different tour guides - second time! - Karen, Fort Wayne, IN - March 2011

"The info & knowledge of our guide...This was the best ever!  I really learned about glass for the 1st time!'
-Linda, Battle Creek, MI - September 2010

"One of the most interesting things I've done in Indiana to date.  Gathering geodes a close second."
-George, Eustis, FL - September 2010

"Cindy was great & so enthusiastic & knowledgable.  It was great to see real craftsmen at work esp in the glass blowing & see a USA product & not made in china.  This is what makes our country "great"."
-Harold, Kokomo, IN - September 2010

"Every step of the way.  It was explained in excellent everyday language."
-Beverly, Madison, WI - September 2010

"I had no idea how widely known KOG was.  It is really fantastic to see something still made in America and sold worldwide.  Thanks!"
-Tom, Lafayette, IN - August 2010

"Very informative, wonderful to meet the artisans and workmen - they seem to enjoy each other and work in harmony.  KOG has a great history, well organized with ownderful work ethic."
-Christie, Paris, IL - August 2010

"This was one of the neatest tours Ii have been on.  I wish we had one of these in Huston."
-Olaya, Huston, TX - August 2010

"It ws so nice to have John.  You know how much he loved this business.  No doubt it will go far.  We'll send our friends for the tour, great job"
-Chris, Plymouth, IN - July 2010

"Wonderful.  Learned something new.  A place and it's history I did not even know existed.  I will spread the word whenever possible!"
-John, Lakeland, FL - July 2010

"Seeing the making of the glass makes us value and understand the purchase cost!  We liked that made in th eU.S.A. was stressed as a point of pride.  Your company is a source of honor for Kokomo"
-Annamarie, Russiaville, IN - July 2010

"So impressed with outstanding customer service and the friendly attitude of all the employees."
-Linda, Wabash, IN - July 2010

"Time well spent!  Hope to come back and bring others!"
-Renee, Fishers, IN - July 2010

"The tour was fabulus.  We learned so much!  I'm ver glad our family stopped to visit."
-Rich, Raleigh, NC - July 2010

"Very interesting and informative. I've always admired the glass, but now that I know how complicated it is to make it, I will appreciate it even more"
- Marcia, Charottesville, IN - June 2010

"I will be back with family & friends"
—Sam, Mexico, IN - June 2010

"I believe Carrie did a wonderful & informative tour."
—Terrie, Chelsea, MI June 2010

"I would highly reccomend the tour again to anyone!!!  Thank you for making it worth the drive."
—Robert, Bargersville, IN June 2010

"Good Tour - well worth the visit."
—Anonymous June 2010

Requirements and Guidelines

Our factory is more than 100 years old and certain limitations and requirements apply. Please keep these items in mind when scheduling a tour.

• Walkers are not permitted on the tour, they are welcomed in our retail shop.
• Oxygen tanks are not permitted on the tour, they are welcomed in our retail shop.
• Feet must be completely enclosed in thick soled shoes. No canvas, open toe, open heeled, flip-flops, or clog style shoes are permitted due to OSHA Safety Regulations.
• If you are adversely affected by temperature extremes, you may decide to wait in our climate controlled gift shop.
• The factory has no climate control, so you will need to dress for the weather. Temperatures vary greatly throughout the factory even in the winter, and can be extremely hot in the summer.