Stourbridge Glass Museum has been nominated for Sustainable Project of the Year at the 2025 Museums and Heritage Awards.

The museum has been recognised alongside prestigious institutions such as The Natural History Museum and the National Trust for its innovative and eco-conscious efforts. 

This nomination highlights the museum’s commitment to sustainability through its Greener Glass Exhibition, a groundbreaking showcase of environmentally sustainable glass art.

Due to overwhelming popularity, the exhibition will now run until 27 July 2025, giving visitors even more time to explore this inspiring display of sustainable artistry. 

A local gem recognised nationally Stourbridge Glass Museum has also been crowned the number one visitor attraction in Stourbridge on Tripadvisor, a testament to its dedication to preserving the region’s rich glassmaking heritage while embracing modern, eco-friendly practices.

The museum’s nomination for the Sustainable Project of the Year award further cements its reputation as a leader in both heritage preservation and environmental innovation. 

The Greener Glass Exhibition is a celebration of sustainability, showcasing the beauty and innovation of environmentally conscious glass art. 

The exhibition demonstrates the transformative power of recycled materials, turning waste into captivating art, featuring artists from the last ever year of the glass course at Wolverhampton University- the end of an era.

The exhibition also features work made by primary school children- to show the quality of the work that can be produced by young artists. otably, the works on display by the museum’s resident artists from Allister Malcolm Glass Ltd are created using 100% renewable energy at its new electric furnace and studio, exemplifying the potential of sustainable artistic practice.