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
LIGHT ON
FOR YOUR
IDEA!
5th design competition for school pupils - organised by the Glasfachschule Zwiesel and the Glasmuseum Frauenau.
Design a creative glass light fitting - a real eye-catcher for the living room.
Take part now!
News
Currently in Glass museum
Glass:
A timeless
Material.
From the
History
into the future
Our museum leaves its mark. On you too! 🫵🏼
Glass can do so much: shine, sparkle, tell stories.
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A first impression in small excerpts: Our glass museum in Slices. 🍰 There's much more waiting for you on site - come and discover our fascinating world of glass!
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POV: You and your best friend in the glass museum.
A museum tour - just a little different.✨ Now it's your turn: who will accompany you through the exhibition?
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Sometimes light tells the most exciting stories.
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📚 Learning where history comes to life!
The Frauenau Glass Museum is not only an exciting excursion destination, but also an extracurricular learning centre that is regularly used by school classes.
🔍 The bookable programmes combine knowledge, practice and creativity - relevant to the curriculum, age-appropriate and with enthusiasm for the material glass.
🖥️ Our offers are also available via MUSbi and MIK - Museum ins Klassenzimmer.
📥 All modules and information can be found in the school brochure for download on our website. (You can find the link in our bio)
The workshop chatter continues. 🎨
If you've been following us for a while, you'll know that there are still a few exciting artist portraits lying dormant that we haven't shown you yet...
📸 The portrait series shows the diversity and creativity behind the glass - up close, authentic and personal.
✨Now it's your turn: Which portrait do you want to see first?
Some perspectives cannot be googled. You can only experience them.
Come by! 💃🏼
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🎷Music, glass & good humour - that sounds like Whitsun in Frauenau!
On Whit Sunday, 8 June, from 11 a.m., the Sounding Glass Gardens once again invite you to stroll, marvel and enjoy - with live music, a flea market, delicacies and a relaxed atmosphere right next to the museum.
📍This is also available from us:
🛠️ Open museum workshop (2-5 pm, without registration)
🗣️ Free guided tour of the glass museum (start: 2 pm)
🎉 The perfect day for all the senses - come along!
Each component plays its part - and together they create magic.
🔍 Even more glass knowledge can be found in our museum!
➡️ Visit us and discover the world of glass up close!
A section of our museum - but what exactly can you see here? 👇🏽
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When shadows become part of the exhibition. 👥
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