Glasmuseum Weißwasser

The Glasmuseum Weißwasser displays glass objects, historical furnaces, and production equipment arranged across several exhibition areas. The spaces show how craftspeople used simple tools to create intricate glasswork.

The museum was founded in 1996 to document the town's glassmaking tradition, which had played a leading role in European glass production in previous decades. The city had been a center of this industry for a long time before the sector changed.

The name reflects Weißwasser's role as a glassmaking hub where many residents dedicated their lives to the craft. The displays show how central this work was to the town's identity and the daily lives of its people.

You can visit the exhibition during weekday hours, though opening times vary throughout the week. It helps to check ahead and plan enough time to explore the different areas.

The museum houses an original glassmaker's workshop with genuine old tools, where you can trace the entire production process from start to finish. This workshop helps visitors understand the difficult work and skill that went into the craft.

Location: Weißwasser

Official opening: 1996

Website: http://glasmuseum-weisswasser.de

GPS coordinates: 51.50685,14.63440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20