Krakow Workshop and Stained Glass Museum, Stained glass museum in Old Town, Poland
Description
The Krakow Workshop and Stained Glass Museum displays traditional and contemporary glass artworks across two floors in the heart of Old Town. The collection includes windows, sculptural pieces, and decorative objects spanning different periods.
History
The institution was founded in 1902 and remains Poland's oldest active glass workshop. It has preserved its original studio and artistic methods across generations.
Culture
The museum honors the work of major Polish glass artists like Wyspiański and Mehoffer, whose influence shapes the pieces on display today. This artistic tradition remains alive through what visitors see here.
Practical
You can explore the spaces from Wednesday to Saturday, with tours offered in several languages. The location on Krasińskiego Street is easy to find and walkable from surrounding areas.
Did you know?
The museum operates simultaneously as an active workshop where craftspeople create work using techniques passed down over a century. Visitors can watch this creative process happen in real time.
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