Nuutajärven lasimuseo
The Lasimuseo Prykäri in the Nuutajärvi glass village presents glass made in Nuutajärvi from the village’s early days to the present, in a museum designed by Kaj Franck.
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About the museum
The building of the Nuutajärven lasimuseo was erected during a period of strong expansion of the glassworks in the 1850s. Originally the factory’s brewery (prykäri) operated in its brick-vaulted rooms, and the building is still known by that name, Prykäri.
The present museum is a total work of art designed by glass artist and professor Kaj Franck: Franck designed the interior architecture and the display cases and selected the objects on display. The museum opened to the public in 1977.
The permanent exhibition presents glass objects made in Nuutajärvi from the village’s early days to the present. From the early days until the 1920s, production included blown window glass as well as bottles, jars and pharmacy glass. Glass began to be pressed in the 1850s, and at the same time filigree glass production was learned at Nuutajärvi. Later production also included engraved, cut and painted utility and art glass, and the exhibition features objects designed for Nuutajärvi by several well-known 20th-century glass artists. The museum’s new section complements the offering with changing exhibitions.
Highlights
- Total work of art designed by Kaj Franck
- Glass made in Nuutajärvi from the 1800s to the present day
- Filigree glass and engraved and painted art glass
- Audio guide in Finnish, Swedish and English included in the price
- Former brewery (prykäri) from the 1850s
Permanent exhibition
- Nuutajärven lasin perusnäyttely – Glass objects made in Nuutajärvi from the village’s early days to the present, including objects by well-known glass artists.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Nuutajärven Lasi
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11 |
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| Reduced | €7.50Students, pensioners and conscripts |
| Students & apprentices | €7.50 |
The Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is accepted. The audio guide is included in the price.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
There is plenty of free parking in the glass village.
Nuutajärvi is located in Urjala, on the Tampere–Turku road. The easiest way to reach the glass village is by car.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The glass village has Pruuki Bistro, Cafe Olderman and several glass shops.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes (FI, SV, EN) |
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| Good to know | The audio guide is included in the admission price. |
