Glassboro: Art, Glass History and Nature

Glassboro combines public art with places that recall the history of glassmaking in the area, as well as opportunities for wildlife-related recreation. These varied themes offer inspiration for tailoring your stay to your interests, from sculptures and murals to historic sites and walking trails.

Art on Streets and Facades

At Glassboro Town Square and along Rowan Boulevard, visitors can experience immersive, lifelike sculptures by Seward Johnson. Another artwork is located in the Southside area of Glassboro Town Square: the Glassboro Legacy Mural is mounted on the exterior wall of the restroom pavilion there. In public spaces, you’ll encounter both three-dimensional figures and a mural in a specific location.

Another mosaic mural project was created in June 2017 on the facade of the Glassboro Center at 110 East High Street. Creative Glassboro, the Mosaic Family Success Center and Rowan University College of Communication and Creative Arts worked together on the project, which was led by Isaiah Zagar. The “Glassboro: Vibrant Future” mural is also part of the town’s art history: it was added in 2018 and created on site by William Butler.

Galleries and Addresses in Glassboro

RUMOCA has a gallery at 301 High Street West in downtown Glassboro. Another location is in Westby Hall, First Floor, Room 110, at 237 Mullica Hill Road. These two specific addresses offer a point of reference for anyone interested in galleries and art in Glassboro. As you plan your trip, you can consider them as distinct points of interest for your personal cultural focus.

Glass History and Hollybush

The Heritage Glass Museum is located on the site of the former Whitney Brothers Glassworks, dating to around 1838. Its location is therefore connected with earlier glass production. Admission to the museum is free. For those interested in culture, this offers a different perspective from the sculptures and murals: the focus is on a site with a historic connection to the glass industry.

Hollybush also connects a specific place with a historic event. Johnson and Kosygin met there for discussions that lasted almost ten hours. Hollybush houses historical artifacts from the summit and serves as a venue for special university events. If you’re interested in local history, both the artifacts and Hollybush’s role as an event venue take center stage here.

Nature and Recreation

Glassboro State Wildlife Management Area is located in the eastern part of the Borough of Glassboro and offers wildlife-related recreational opportunities. South Delsea Drive Park adds to this natural setting with walking trails and a fitness station. Glassboro’s outdoor activities therefore include both a recreation area focused on wildlife and a park with named amenities. Which of these options you prioritize depends on whether you’re looking for wildlife-related recreation or walking trails and a fitness station.

Tailor Your Stay to Your Interests

Your travel interests can be a useful starting point when looking for a vacation rental in Glassboro. Would you mainly like to discover public art, visit historic sites or spend time outdoors? These varied themes can help you decide what kind of stay you’re looking for.

Other places: Swedesboro, Mantua Township, Monroe Township, Woodbury, Gibbstown, Deptford, Newfield, West Deptford.

For the broader travel overview: Gloucester County.