Connoisseurs, collectors and the curious have made the Fenton Gift Shop in Williamstown (just off I-77 exit 185) one of the most popular stops in the state of West Virginia. Named one of the Top Ten tours in America by USA Today, awarded 2006 Rand McNally Best of the Road Editor's Pick™ and a featured site on National Geographic's Discover Appalachia website.

New Fenton Gift Shop Hours

January, February and March:
Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

April and May
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

June, July and August
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

September thru December
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

Please note:

*Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

* * * * * * *

No Factory Tours

June 29 thru July 10 

annual maintenance shutdown.

No Tours on July 4

Please email tours@fentongiftshop.com for additional tour information.

You've got to see it to believe it!

Owning a piece of Fenton Art Glass is a delight, but watching it made is an outright thrill! Our "FREE" guided factory tour offered on weekdays is up close and personal. Knowledgeable and friendly guides take you right to the action where skilled glassworkers use the tools and techniques of centuries ago to create beautiful art glass right before your eyes! You'll see glassblowing and pressing operations as well as Fenton's signature skills − basket handling and "ringing!"

Free Factory Tours Offered Most Weekdays...
beginning at 8:15 a.m.

A.M. Tours: 8:15, 9:00, 9:45, 11:30    P.M. Tours: 12:15, 1:00, 1:45

Due to occasional production issues ... scheduled tour times are subject to change without notice, especially late-afternoon tours.

Important Notice!

The Fenton Art Glass Co. has scheduled a temporary shutdown of glass production from Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 10, 2009

During this time, there will be no factory tours, but you may still enjoy our free virtual video tour in our museum theater.

*If you're planning to visit Fenton and are interested in our factory tour, please be advised that we're anticipating several short term production shutdowns during 2009. Each shutdown will be announced as soon as its dates are known and will be posted immediately on this website. The Fenton Gift Shop will operate on its regular hours throughout 2009.
 

When tours are not available, you can always "Experience Fenton" through a complimentary visit to our Museum & Theater where you'll enjoy a 22 minute video of our glassmaking process. Children under two are not permitted to take the tour for safety reasons. No tours on weekends, National Holidays, annual Fenton factory vacations - first two weeks of July.

Please email tours@fentongiftshop.com for additional tour information.

Don't miss out on your chance to attend a FREE 1 hour master craftsman seminar featuring Frank Workman or one of his apprentices...on a special Saturday in 2008! Call customer service at 1-800-319-7793 x311 or send email to jena@fentongiftshop.com your preferred date and time. For more information, click here.