Sklářské muzeum Kamenický Šenov

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1923 as a town museum, when local figures set up a museum association. Its members collected products and documents on the history of local glassmaking and organised exhibitions, first at the glassmaking school and from 1927 in the former town hall on the square. That building no longer stands. After the war the museum focused on glass, and in 1949 the establishment of a specialist glass museum was approved.

From 1966 to 1991 the museum was a branch of the Museum of Glass and Bijouterie in Jablonec nad Nisou; it then became independent, with the town of Kamenický Šenov as its founder. Since 1968 it has been housed in house no. 69, a Classicist townhouse with a mansard roof from the turn of the 60s and 70s of the 18th century. Between 1918 and 1948 the Viennese firm J. & L. Lobmeyr had workshops in the building.

The collection focuses on engraved and cut glass, chandeliers and other local glass production, including works from the international engraved glass symposia that have been held in the town since 1996. The permanent exhibition traces the development of engraved and cut glass from the 17th century to the present. The museum is undergoing gradual reconstruction, so the permanent exhibition is currently closed, and visitors see small exhibitions and playful installations instead.

Highlights

• engraved and cut glass from the 17th century to the present
• collection of crystal chandeliers and lighting from local production
• glass chair made for the palace of a maharaja in Hyderabad
• workshops and heritage of the firm J. & L. Lobmeyr
• playful installations with light and shadow in the cellar

Founded

1923

Operated by

Město Kamenický Šenov (organizační složka)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

During the reconstruction, admission is voluntary, paid in cash or by QR code into a transparent account. Prices listed on the museum's website: adults CZK 50; children, students and seniors CZK 25; family ticket (2 adults and at most 2 children) CZK 100; school groups CZK 15 per person. Free for children under 6, students of glassmaking schools, holders of ZTP/P cards and members of AMG and ICOM.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The historic building from 1769 has not been made step-free and was not accessible before the reconstruction. Dogs may enter on a lead or in a bag.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Families with children can use the play corner by the shop, with colouring sheets, puzzles, stamp sheets and chandelier pendants. In the cellar there are playful installations with light and shadow. Creative workshops, for example bead threading or glass painting, are held at various events. Prams are left in the entrance hall, as the museum is reached by stairs.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the centre of Kamenický Šenov. The Palme glassmaking trail for children begins at the lower station and ends at the museum (1.5 km).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum has a shop selling glass products, souvenirs and publications; card payment is accepted. Opposite the museum is the LUSK café. The museum has toilets for visitors.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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