Tours & Lectures
Introduction
The Dorflinger Glass Museum is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Christian Dorflinger, known throughout the world as the creator of fine crystal and exquisite cut glass.
In the 1860's, French glassmaker Christian Dorflinger purchased 600 acres of spectacularly beautiful land to be used as the setting for an escape from the rigors of his glass factories in Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after relocating here, he constructed in the village of White Mills a glass factory where he was to design and produce some of the finest lead crystal in the country.
Over a century later, the
Dorflinger Glass Museum opened its doors to share with visitors these treasures of
extraordinary crystal that represent the artisan's finest creations; creations sought by
presidents and kings.
Displayed among period antiques and artifacts from the glass factories themselves, this definitive collection ranges from household items to presentation pieces, and from the graceful elegance of simplicity to the stunningly intricate.
We invite you to look into the world that long ago made Pennsylvania renowned as a fine crystal capitol. The world of Christian Dorflinger is brought back to life as the museum at White Mills displays many works from the era, including the largest single selection of Dorflinger's "Honesdale glass" in the world.