History, modern architecture and art
The museum
Welcome to the fascinating world of glass. The material has been used to create artistic and functional objects for thousands of years. But what makes glass so special? Visitors to the Glass Museum will find out - on a journey through the cultural history of glass, from its beginnings in Mesopotamia to the present day.
The modern architecture of the museum building also shows to the outside world that the work here is contemporary and innovative. The architectural staging of the exhibition can be admired on 1300 m² of exhibition space in the round building. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the glass museum presents exciting special exhibitions with international artists.
As part of the museum's educational programme, we introduce children to glass and the craft in a playful way. We want to encourage them to understand the significance and history of the material and use their creativity and imagination to design their own works of art. We have also created a special section for children on our website. Our friendly museum spirit Durandl will show you the way.
We are celebrating 50 years of the Frauenau Glass Museum!
In 1972, when our then mayor Alfons Hannes, artist Erwin Eisch and master glassmaker Helmut Schneck came up with the idea of setting up a municipal museum in a former sawmill, the foundation stone was laid for today's glass museum. With great vision and passion, those involved realised the museum project and were finally able to bring it to life with the opening in 1975.
At that time, nobody could have guessed how well the glass museum would develop over the years.
A special milestone was reached in 2002, when a project group of designers, architects and scientific conceptualisers took on the task of re-staging the museum. In 2005, the 30th anniversary year, we were finally able to open the new museum with a spectacular staging of the exhibits on double the space.
The museum has been nationalised since 2014 and still plays a very important role in communicating the history of glass in our region and beyond with its unique exhibitions.
Digital and always changing
The
Virtual
Glass Museum
This is where our virtual museum is created. Our digital exhibits are developed specifically for the digital presentation based on existing themes and objects in the museum. The exhibition in our virtual museum is growing gradually.
Click through our virtual building. Have fun!
- = Kids Experience
- = Click point
Kids Experience
- Uranium glass
- Machine glass
- Bixl
- Narcissus
- Glass transport
- Natural glasses
- Hut stove scene
- Middle Ages
- Nuppen cup
Click point
- Uranium glass
- Machine glass
- Bixl
- Narcissus
- Glass transport
- Natural glasses
- Hut stove scene
- Middle Ages
- Nuppen cup
Learning world museum
Discover Explore Create
At the Frauenau Glass Museum, children and young people discover culture and history as well as glass crafts, art and design in a creative way. Social and scientific topics are vividly conveyed by means of original exhibits and their exciting stories.
Special event
Discover Explore Create
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Information on
to the visit
Here you will find compact and transparent information about your visit to the Glass Museum. From our current opening hours to admission prices.
Design competition
Pupils
design
Mug
4th design competition as part of the co-operation between the Zwiesel Glass College and the Frauenau Glass Museum to promote young designers.
Take part now!
News
Currently in Glass museum
Glass:
A timeless
Material.
From the
History
into the future
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Our new special exhibition opened last weekend and runs until 27 July 2025! It is accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue with illustrations and descriptions of over 330 exhibits as well as exciting introductory texts on special forms and groups.
A highlight for all glass lovers!
✨ Bavarian craftsmanship - a digital journey through tradition and innovation! ✨��
Together with over 20 cultural institutions, @bayern and @googleartsculture, we present 'Crafted in Bavaria' - a unique collaboration that brings the stories behind Bavarian craftsmanship to the digital world. 🛠🌐�
Discover fascinating exhibits from our collection of snuff jars and find out more about the people who have been preserving this cultural heritage for generations.
💻Experience the diversity online, you can find the link in our profile.
📍Or visit us on site.���
👉🏼 What inspires you about Bavarian craftsmanship? Let us know! #craftedinbavaria #bayerischeshandwerk
✨ A journey through the glass art of the centuries!
From filigree beakers and elegant goblets to fascinating finds from Upper Bavarian lakes - immerse yourself in the world of moulded glass from the 12th to 19th century. 🏺🌍
📅 To be experienced from Sunday, 26 January 2025, in the Frauenau Glass Museum!
📲 You'll soon get exclusive insights here on Instagram - so follow us and stay tuned!
Our object of the month brings festive splendour to the pre-Christmas period: a charming carafe with matching beaker, made from fine ruby glass. The pieces originate from Bohemia and were decorated with ornate enamel painting around 1850 - an impressive testimony to historical craftsmanship.
The vibrant red colour of the ruby glass and the filigree decorations are reminiscent of the magic of winter days gone by and invite you to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Advent season.
We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas season, full of festive moments! 🎄✨
Our object of the month brings festive splendour to the pre-Christmas period: a charming carafe with matching beaker, made from fine ruby glass. The pieces originate from Bohemia and were decorated with ornate enamel painting around 1850 - an impressive testimony to historical craftsmanship.
The vibrant red colour of the ruby glass and the filigree decorations are reminiscent of the magic of winter days gone by and invite you to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Advent season.
We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas season, full of festive moments! 🎄✨
Our object of the month brings festive splendour to the pre-Christmas period: a charming carafe with matching beaker, made from fine ruby glass. The pieces originate from Bohemia and were decorated with ornate enamel painting around 1850 - an impressive testimony to historical craftsmanship.
The vibrant red colour of the ruby glass and the filigree decorations are reminiscent of the magic of winter days gone by and invite you to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Advent season.
We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas season, full of festive moments! 🎄✨
Our object of the month brings festive splendour to the pre-Christmas period: a charming carafe with matching beaker, made from fine ruby glass. The pieces originate from Bohemia and were decorated with ornate enamel painting around 1850 - an impressive testimony to historical craftsmanship.
The vibrant red colour of the ruby glass and the filigree decorations are reminiscent of the magic of winter days gone by and invite you to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Advent season.
We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas season, full of festive moments! 🎄✨
Our object of the month brings festive splendour to the pre-Christmas period: a charming carafe with matching beaker, made from fine ruby glass. The pieces originate from Bohemia and were decorated with ornate enamel painting around 1850 - an impressive testimony to historical craftsmanship.
The vibrant red colour of the ruby glass and the filigree decorations are reminiscent of the magic of winter days gone by and invite you to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Advent season.
We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas season, full of festive moments! 🎄✨
A look behind the scenes ✨
In our current exhibition "Creative Frauenau", we are not only presenting fascinating works of art - we were also on site in the artists' workshops! 🛠️ We gained exciting insights into their creative processes and working methods. This month we take you into the studio of (glass) painter Rainer Metzger.
A look behind the scenes ✨
In our current exhibition "Creative Frauenau", we are not only presenting fascinating works of art - we were also on site in the artists' workshops! 🛠️ We gained exciting insights into their creative processes and working methods. This month we take you into the studio of (glass) painter Rainer Metzger.
Curious to find out more? You can now find the interview with Rainer Metzger on our profile - along with further portraits of other artists in the exhibition. Find out what inspires them and how their unique works are created.
A look behind the scenes ✨
In our current exhibition "Creative Frauenau", we are not only presenting fascinating works of art - we were also on site in the artists' workshops! 🛠️ We gained exciting insights into their creative processes and working methods. This month we take you into the studio of (glass) painter Rainer Metzger.
Curious to find out more? You can now find the interview with Rainer Metzger on our profile - along with further portraits of other artists in the exhibition. Find out what inspires them and how their unique works are created.
Object of the month: People in the city (no stopping) 🏺
Sometimes a work of art needs no explanation - it tells its own story. Rainer Metzger, the artist of this vase, says: "I don't think it's a good idea to scrutinise it too much."
His goal? To leave room for your own thoughts and feelings. What do you discover in this work? 💭✨
You can find more photos of this special vase on our profile. And if you want to experience it up close: You can marvel at it and many other works by Frauenau artists until 6 January. We look forward to seeing you!
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