Bruksmuseet Glava glasbruk

About the museum

Glava glassworks in western Värmland was established in 1857 and, at the start of the 1900s, accounted for a large share of the window glass produced in Sweden. The glass was blown by hand using the traditional mouth-blowing method. Operations were closed in 1939.

The Bruksmuseet is primarily a meeting place that reflects the environment of the works. Here the entire production process for mouth-blown window glass is shown, along with the history after the closure. The works environment is well documented, with a rich collection of photographs, tools and drawings from the start to the closure.

The museum is run on a voluntary basis by Föreningen Bruksgården, which also manages the letting of premises, a summer café, art exhibitions and accommodation at Bruksgården. Glava glassworks borders the Glaskogen nature reserve.

Highlights

• Mouth-blown window glass from start to finish
• Photographs, tools and drawings from the glassworks' time
• Works environment next to the Glaskogen nature reserve

Permanent exhibition

• Glasbrukets historia – Exhibition on the entire process of mouth-blowing window glass, the works' history up to its closure in 1939 and the period after.

Operated by

Föreningen Bruksgården

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Amenities & dining

• Café

Summer café (Café Hyttan) in the area.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The association rents out Glashuset, Ärlandhallen, Hyttan or the entire Bruksgården for weddings, parties and meetings.

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