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.

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

"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 clogs 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.