Muzeum Moser
A museum on the grounds of the Karlovy Vary glassworks presents 169 years of Moser crystal, from the oldest works to contemporary collections, and offers audio guides.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Moser glassworks was founded in 1857, when twenty-four-year-old glass engraver Ludwig Moser opened his own workshop in Karlovy Vary. After his success at the world exhibition in Vienna in 1873, he became purveyor to the Imperial Court, and his crystal gradually gained fame at other world exhibitions. From 1916 the glassworks was led by the brothers Leo, Richard and Gustav Moser. Leo Moser became a pioneer of coloured glass with added oxides of precious metals.
Moser crystal found its way to monarchs, heads of state and even popes. Since 2000 the glassworks has also produced the prize for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The glassworks remains a place of handcraft, which can be seen during a tour of the glass hut.
The Moser Museum is part of the visitor centre on the grounds of the glassworks in Karlovy Vary. It traces the history from the oldest works to contemporary collections and presents the important owners of Moser crystal works. Visitors can use an audio guide and walk through the exhibition at their own pace.
Highlights
- 169 years of Moser glassworks history
- Crystal works belonging to notable personalities and monarchs
- Audio guide for an individual tour
- Guided visit to the glass hut, by reservation
- Café Moser and sales gallery on the grounds
Permanent exhibition
- Muzeum Moser – The exhibition covers 169 years of glassworks history, from the oldest works to contemporary collections, and presents the important owners of Moser crystal works.
- Operated by
- MOSER, a.s.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 150 Kč |
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| Families | 350 Kč2 adults and 2–3 children aged 3 to 12 |
| Glass hut tour including the museum | 370 Kčprice per person; groups of up to 10 people; approx. 30 minutes; booking required |
| Glass hut tour including the museum – family ticket | 800 Kč2 adults and 2–3 children aged 3 to 12 |
| VIP tour of the Moser glassworks | 1,900 Kčprice per person; up to 5 people; approx. 1.5 hours; booking required |
| Creative tour | 2,700 Kčprice per person; from age 13; up to 5 people; approx. 2 hours; booking required |
| Golden tour | 3,700 Kčprice per person; from age 13; up to 5 people; approx. 2 hours; booking required |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Moser Museum is step-free. The glass hut and the tour routes are not step-free.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 350 Kč · 2 adults and 2–3 children aged 3 to 12 |
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The family ticket to the museum costs CZK 350 for 2 adults and 2–3 children aged 3 to 12.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café Moser on the grounds of the glassworks (step-free, open Monday to Saturday 9:00–16:00) and the Moser sales gallery.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
The glassworks hosts corporate events, team-building, conferences and presentations in the setting of the glassworks.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | An audio guide for a self-paced tour is available in the museum. Glass hut tours last about 30 minutes; the commentary is in Czech and English, and in German by arrangement by phone. Reservations: +420 353 416 132 or muzeum@moser.com. For safety reasons, entry to the hut is allowed only in closed shoes, and pets may not enter. |
