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Wheaton Village in Millville, New Jersey, offers an interactive museum experience not to be missed!

Your experience begins in the Museum of American Glass with an eye-dazzling panorama of 6,500 objects on display in sunlit galleries and three major exhibitions. Don’t miss the world’s tallest bottle! Watch world class glass art created in the Glass Studio in the T. C. Wheaton Glass Factory. Special demonstrations are offered throughout the day.

Explore South Jersey’s rich cultural traditions in the Down Jersey Folklife Center. Opening July 10, “Native to Neo: Folk Arts From Oaxaca.”

Visit the Ceramics Studio where talented artists use traditional hand throwing techniques and turn a cold lump of clay into a variety of beautifully decorated vessels.

Watch the manipulation of slender glass rods in an intense flame in the Flameworking Studio. The flameworker creates colorful marbles, fancy beads and intricate miniatures right before your eyes.

You’ll see the woodcarver transform a plain block of wood into a finely detailed duck decoy or shorebird in the Woodcarving Studio. Or, discover the art of “whittling” as the artist shapes a piece of wood into a delightful children’s toy.

Browse through the finest selection of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift items for your home, for yourself and for giving, in our wonderful museum stores. The kids will love the General Store with its fabulous penny candy counter. Plus, on the Village green, you’ll find the Brownstone Emporium, Christmas Shop (open year round), Arthur Gorham Paperweight Shop and the Gallery of Fine Craft. Our stores offer free gift wrapping, boxes and bows for all of your purchases. Shipping is also available.

Travel back in time and take a scenic ride through the South Jersey Pinelands on the half-scale C. P. Huntington Train.

Dine at the PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub or picnic on 50 acres of recreational grounds. Both the restaurant and the Country Inn by Carlson® are conveniently located adjacent to the Village.

The Village offers year round special events, exhibitions and programs for the entire family. There is no admission charge to shop or stroll at Wheaton Village except during outdoor events. All attractions are included with the price of admission. Free parking available.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in January, February and March. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through December. For more information, call 1-800-998-4552, or visit www.wheatonvillage.org.