The museum also has an international Advisory Council consisting of 11 glass artists and a Museum Director. The members of the Advisory Council are Dale Chihuly, USA · Harvey K. Littleton, USA · Bert Van Loo, The Netherlands · Klaus Moje, Australia · Joel Philip Myers, USA · Helmut Ricke, Germany · Bertil Vallien, Sweden · Yan Zoritchak, France · Lino Tagliapietra, Italy · Durk Valkema, The Netherlands · Elizabeth Swinburne, England · Toots Zynsky, USA.
Their main purpose is to advise and inspire, as well as to keep the museum informed about new glass artists who should be invited to participate in the permanent collection. They also act as ambassadors and help to promote the museum.