Northern Ireland and Eire
South East
Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre

The Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre Tour gives you an opportunity to witness how crystal is produced, from molten crystal through to finished masterpieces.

During your visit to the center step into the most momentous event in Waterford’s history as you experience the re-created magic and excitement of the Millennium Times Square celebrations in New York. Waterford Crystal was invited to design and create the Times Square Millennium Ball to officially welcome in the New Millennium on New Years Eve in New York.
In a specially constructed room with a replica of the ball itself, you have the chance to experience the overwhelming levels of crowd excitement which was enjoyed by over one million people who were in Times Square on that magical night.

Nothing compares with the atmosphere of the furnace room. The first surprise is the noise and the air; then you’ll feel the heat and sense the activity of a factory that is truly alive.
In front of your eyes, you will see red-hot molten crystal take shape, in a miracle of light, heat and skill. The craftspeople are meticulous and you can watch as they transform glowing balls of molten crystal into elegant shapes with skills that have made two hundred years of perfection clearly visible in every piece.