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.
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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!
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Small parts, great art! ✨
An afternoon at the museum can be so colourful.
What would you like to see on our dates in the museum workshop?
Get creative in the glass museum! ✨
Our popular workshop programme for children goes into the next round - with two imaginative dates before the Whitsun holidays! 🎨
It starts on Wednesday, 14 May with the motto "My personal Bixl" - inspired by the artistic snuff jars in the museum.
Wednesday, 4 June will be flowery: "We're making a flower wreath" - just in time for early summer! 🌸
📍 Start: 3 pm each day
⏰ Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
💶 Contribution: €6 incl. materials
📞 Registration: 09926-941020 (limited places!)
Also present: glass artist Alexander Wallner - founding member of the Werkgemeinschaft Männerhaut.
➡️ Register now and get started creatively!
👉 Can't take part? Then take a look at the virtual museum - you can submit your own Bixl design online there! You can find the link in our story today or in our "Kids" highlight.
Being creative is fun - in our museum workshop for young and old artists. 👩🏼🎨
You can now find the dates until the Whitsun holidays on our website 🗓️
Craft time in spring! 🌷
In our museum workshop, not only ideas bloom, but also colourful flowers - without any watering.
🐰 Happy Easter from the Glass Museum! 🐰
We are also there for you on public holidays - including Easter Sunday and Easter Monday!
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of glass - our museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Perfect for an Easter outing with the family! 🌷🐣
We look forward to your visit.
Bad spring weather? No problem! 🌧️🌿
Instead of the forest, we're heading to our glass forest - and straight to the Middle Ages! 🏰 Here you can discover impressive church windows made from old fragments from the Mayersche Hofkunstanstalt Munich @mayerofmunich - remnants of destroyed churches with a moving history. 🔍
How old do you think the oldest pieces are? Guess in the comments! ⬇️
Have you ever touched the floor of the glass museum? 🤔
No joke - there's so much to discover here that even the floor is exciting! 🔍
During the Easter holidays, you can go on a voyage of discovery and discover hidden details. 🐰🐣 Perfect against boredom!
Take a closer look and tell us: What was the most interesting thing you noticed on our floor? Write it in the comments! ⬇️
You still haven't seen the interview with @g.jo.hruschka? Activate the notifications in our profile now so you don't miss any of our posts 🔔
Have you ever wondered how a glass is made by hand? 🤔 In our learning world for children, we explain it to you step by step! Comment with "GLASS" and we'll send you the link to our hidden object picture! 👇😊
Have you already seen the interview with @g.jo.hruschka? 🎤 Among other things, he talks about the creation of Atelier Männerhaut and gives exciting insights into the Frauenau glass scene. 🏺🔥
Check out the full interview on our website - you can find the link in the bio! 🔗👀
✨ Portrait of the artist: G. Jo Hruschka ✨
We visited the (glass) artist Günther Joachimsthaler - better known as G. Jo Hruschka - in his studio Männerhaut in Zwiesel. There we talked to him about his creative path, his inspiration and much more.
One of his works was on display in our exhibition Schöpferisches Frauenau until the beginning of the year. You can find the full interview on our website - just click on the link in the bio! 🔗
Discover our new exhibition in the Kabinett! 🎨
You can find more information on our profile - or simply drop by the glass museum directly. 😊
