•To promote the appreciation of glass art and history through the development and display of a comprehensive permanent collection
•To encourage the study of glass by maintaining an extensive public library of reference books, subject-file material and original glass-related documents
•To advance glass scholarship through research and publication
•To inspire students and support public school education through the development of classroom presentations and youth-oriented exhibits
•To participate actively in glassworking instruction through the operation of hot-glass and cold-glass studio facilities
•To preserve glass-related artifacts for the benefit of future generations through acquisition, collections management and conservation programs
