When most of us hear “uranium” we think of nuclear power plants.

But uranium was actually used as a material in glassware, particularly in the mid-19th century.

And it glowed bright green under black light.

Uranium glass is just part of what you can see and learn about as part of the newest exhibit, “A Glimpse Through Glass,” hosted by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. The exhibit runs through Aug. 28.

Here’s everything you need to know:

“A Glimpse Through Glass” includes more than 200 pieces including those on loan from seven regional artists and six local collectors. You’ll see everything from the previously mentioned glowing uranium glass to sculptures. You’ll also be able to learn the history of glass-making as well as the many unique uses for glass.

Glass might be considered a 'hands-off' material, but Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) is inviting visitors to get “hands-on” with glass in a new exhibition: A Glimpse Through Glass. (Contributed photo)

At the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., seven regional glass artists are coming together in a display of glass art, each demonstrating different influences, techniques, and processes.

The Moravian Museum, 66 W. Church St., invites visitors to identify the many ways the early Moravians of Bethlehem used glass in their everyday lives, including in education, medicine and music. Also featured will be a collection of “oddities,” including glass objects used in medicine such as blue glass bottles with a quilted pattern so that even in the dark, a person would know they held poisonous contents.

The 1810 Goundie House at 505 Main St. houses a collection of drinking vessels that will highlight the ways glass brings people together through libation. Walk in the footsteps of John Sebastian Goundie, the first brewer in Bethlehem, and discover a four-part blown glass decanter that was able to hold four different spirits at one time. Additionally, a pop-up store features glass artwork and vessels that visitors can purchase to add to their own collection, such as glowing glasses and jewelry.

Admission: $10. For museum hours, ticket purchases: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/glimpse-thru-glass-opening/