National Imperial Glass Museum (740)671-3971 - 3200 Belmont St. - I-470, Rt. 7 South to 26th St. Exit. North on Belmont St. Right side after 32nd St. Presented is an extensive array of Imperial glassware including Candlewick, Cape Cod, Carnival, Milkglass and Slag. The museum is dedicated to the glassware and people who worked at Imperial. The NIG Collectors Society hopes that by creating the museum, they can keep alive the story of Imperial. It is one of the largest and most diverse of the companies that made up the American handmade glass industry. April thru October. Thurs.-Sat. 11 - 3 p.m. Admission. www.imperialglass.org Also, e-mail at museum@imperialglass.org. Six glass attractions within a 2 hr drive.
Bellaire Toy & Plastic Brick Museum
4597 Noble Street in Bellaire. A collection of more than 4 million bricks creating 3 dimensional mosaics that have turned a simple child's toy into works of art. Aqua Room where boats and ships are constructed of Lego bricks on a Lego waterfront with docks. Old West with poker players gathered around a table. Lego built cards and poker chips. Earlier items, like wooden and tin toys, promo and educational items. Legos that come to life! Three-piece band that move as if they are singing and playing instruments. Much more! Call for hours! Allow 40-50 minute tours. $8 for adults, $6 children, and 4 and under are free. 740-671-8890 www.brickmuseum.net or www. plasticbrickmuseum@live.com
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