The Mauritius Glass Gallery
The Mauritius Glass Gallery
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Glass making is an exciting experience for both children and adults. At the Mauritius Glass Gallery you can experience the transformation of recycled glass into hand-made art pieces by our team of glass blowers.Our Hands-of Fame Museum offers a unique exhibition of 100% recycled glass hand-casts of international and local Celebrities to support of our Charity Foundation, Helping Hands.
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Laura
Switzerland91 contributions
Jan 2020
Last week my mother came to visit me in Mauritius and just before she left to come back in Switzerland I took the opportunity to visit the Mauritius Glass Gallery to buy a gift for my brother: the famous glass of Phoenix, the most famous local beer in Mauritius.
The Mauritius Glass gallery is located in Phoenix, a town in the Plaines Wilhems district, the central part of the island. The island is not big so whether you are in the north, south, east or west you will always arrive at the big roundabout of Phoenix and you will immediately realize that you almost arrived because there is always traffic there (I advise you to avoid rush hours because the road is literally BLOCKED). Once you arrive at the roundabout, you will see the huge building of the Phoenix Beverages, at that point follow the road signs to go south (The South / Curepipe) immediately after leaving the roundabout, you should take the second street on your left where you will notice already marked MGG (Mauritius Glass Gallery).
At the entrance they will ask you to pay an entrance fee of 100 Rs (about 2.50 euros), which are donated to charities, so as you will not only see something very interesting but you will also do a good deed! The staff is extremely kind and will quickly explain the things you will visit.
The main entrance and the entrance of the museum are separated by a wall, which I liked very much and is clearly built from recycled bottles of....Coca Cola! The first thing you will see during the visit is the gallery of molded hands of famous personalities divided into different categories: writers, sportsmen and TV personalities. The room is a little dark but gives the right setting to the whole room, in addition to the many hand molds you will also find several glass creations such as chairs, tables and mobile art.
The visit continues in the hall of distorting mirrors. Nothing special, but my mom had a great time in front of the mirrors, I guess if there were a group of kids there they would have stayed in front of every mirror for several hours laughing. Leaving the corridor of mirrors you will find yourself in the atelier where you will see the most interesting part of the museum.
Here you will see the glassworkers in action and you will be impressed of how the guys manipulate the glass, it looks so simple as children with the clay but in reality it isn't.
At the end of the visit you will find the shop where you can buy the creations of the Mauritius Glass Gallery artists. Not only local souvenirs but also home decoration, plates, glasses, bottles and above all... the famous Phoenix mug ( that costs 395 Rupees that I have been looking to buy since a long long time (you can also have your name engraved on it with additional 50 Rs.)
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 12
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
The Mauritius Glass gallery is located in Phoenix, a town in the Plaines Wilhems district, the central part of the island. The island is not big so whether you are in the north, south, east or west you will always arrive at the big roundabout of Phoenix and you will immediately realize that you almost arrived because there is always traffic there (I advise you to avoid rush hours because the road is literally BLOCKED). Once you arrive at the roundabout, you will see the huge building of the Phoenix Beverages, at that point follow the road signs to go south (The South / Curepipe) immediately after leaving the roundabout, you should take the second street on your left where you will notice already marked MGG (Mauritius Glass Gallery).
At the entrance they will ask you to pay an entrance fee of 100 Rs (about 2.50 euros), which are donated to charities, so as you will not only see something very interesting but you will also do a good deed! The staff is extremely kind and will quickly explain the things you will visit.
The main entrance and the entrance of the museum are separated by a wall, which I liked very much and is clearly built from recycled bottles of....Coca Cola! The first thing you will see during the visit is the gallery of molded hands of famous personalities divided into different categories: writers, sportsmen and TV personalities. The room is a little dark but gives the right setting to the whole room, in addition to the many hand molds you will also find several glass creations such as chairs, tables and mobile art.
The visit continues in the hall of distorting mirrors. Nothing special, but my mom had a great time in front of the mirrors, I guess if there were a group of kids there they would have stayed in front of every mirror for several hours laughing. Leaving the corridor of mirrors you will find yourself in the atelier where you will see the most interesting part of the museum.
Here you will see the glassworkers in action and you will be impressed of how the guys manipulate the glass, it looks so simple as children with the clay but in reality it isn't.
At the end of the visit you will find the shop where you can buy the creations of the Mauritius Glass Gallery artists. Not only local souvenirs but also home decoration, plates, glasses, bottles and above all... the famous Phoenix mug ( that costs 395 Rupees that I have been looking to buy since a long long time (you can also have your name engraved on it with additional 50 Rs.)
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 12
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Written 28 January 2020
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Dear indie_marea, Thank you very much for your positive descriptive feedback and support.
Written 30 January 2020
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Sakari P
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Solo
I visited Mauritius maybe 10 years ago and bought a swan made of recycled glass. We had a stop in Sweden (I live in Finland). In customs they wanted to check it. Greetings from Finland.
Written 23 October 2020
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JARH08
London51 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Wonderful place hidden away but worth a visit. You can watch the skilled people creating beautiful glass objects from souvenirs to drinking glasses. Take the time to read the history of glass, especially interesting for children. A small shop also sells the things made in the factory. We picked up a glass dodo!
Parking available on the site for free
Parking available on the site for free
Written 31 August 2018
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Dear JARH08, Thank you so much for your positive review and support. We're very happy you enjoyed your visit.
Written 8 November 2018
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EddieFGlasgow
Glasgow48 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
We called in here during our tour of the island. There's a minimal entrance fee which goes towards this charity. The glass blowing itself is interesting to watch and the glassware on sale is pretty reasonably priced. Maybe not a huge attraction in it's own right but as part of an island tour, spending 30 - 45 minutes here is fine.
Written 30 June 2016
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giddykipper1965
Barnsley, UK327 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
As most other people do I visited this on my way to Port Louis on a bit of a whim.. what a pleasant surprise. Reasonable entrance fee. The first room is filled with hand of the rich and famous from across the globe who have had their hands cast in glass.. amazing sight. You can also get this done yourself for a fee.
You then move into an area where you can stand and watch the chaps blowing glass what an incredible talent.. and also very dangerous for them.. one burnt his hand quite badly .. health and safety brigade here would have a fit.. there is also displays about the island and about glass recycling which where well laid out and very informative.
Last but not least is a lovely shop area - no pressure to buy at all and the prices were very good. Bought some bits and pieces and they were packed really well ready for travelling home.. doesn't take more than 45 minutes tops.
You then move into an area where you can stand and watch the chaps blowing glass what an incredible talent.. and also very dangerous for them.. one burnt his hand quite badly .. health and safety brigade here would have a fit.. there is also displays about the island and about glass recycling which where well laid out and very informative.
Last but not least is a lovely shop area - no pressure to buy at all and the prices were very good. Bought some bits and pieces and they were packed really well ready for travelling home.. doesn't take more than 45 minutes tops.
Written 31 March 2015
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DNBCASE
Taunton, UK76 contributions
We visited here on our south tour of Mauritius and I enjoyed the experience from the glass hand prints of famous celebrities to watching the glass blowing which in fairness I found quite impressive.
The shop attached also had some interesting ornaments and oddments.
Overall for a 30min visit I recommend it.
The shop attached also had some interesting ornaments and oddments.
Overall for a 30min visit I recommend it.
Written 5 April 2014
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Doonton
London30 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
This was an interesting place for a short visit. I enjoyed the glass sculpting demonstration and the weird hand display - who wouldn't want to see casts in glass of Christopher Biggins hands :o) Also there lots of nice things to buy in the shop at OK prices. However this is a place to pop into when travelling to other attractions.
Written 5 July 2013
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Shaileshsrivastava
Agra, India937 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
A small gallery showcasing how the glass is recycled to make different objects like the cups, plates and the beer mugs. Also can be seen are various mirrors morphing your image. Signature plaques of various celebrities who have visited here can also be seen. Items are for purchase too. Nominal entry ticket.
Written 26 August 2019
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Dear Shaileshsrivastava, Thank you so much for your positive review of our Gallery. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit.
Written 5 September 2019
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shaggydogdevon
Exeter, UK119 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Visited this week as we were in the area. It cost Rd 100 each and is just a small museum with very little interest and an uninspiring shop. Only go if you're desperate to fill some time.
Written 1 October 2016
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Optically Incorrect
Gerakini, Greece81 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
We were interested in making the glass hands which looked like a great idea - be aware they need 4-5 days to do this otherwise the p&p price is prohibitive. We didn't see any glass blowing, having paid to get in, we saw some bored chaps putting handles on glasses made from beer bottles, then looked around the small shop. If you are not doing the hand thing, it is a 10 minute visit
Written 25 August 2016
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Can you have items posted to overseas?
Written 27 December 2016
Yes they do post overseas using a courier service, but the cost was prohibitive when I looked into it
Written 30 December 2016
Google maps say the MGF IS CLOSED any recent reviews?
Written 19 May 2015
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