History, modern architecture and art
The museum
Welcome to the fascinating world of glass. The material has been used to create artistic and functional objects for thousands of years. But what makes glass so special? Visitors to the Glass Museum will find out - on a journey through the cultural history of glass, from its beginnings in Mesopotamia to the present day.
The modern architecture of the museum building also shows to the outside world that the work here is contemporary and innovative. The architectural staging of the exhibition can be admired on 1300 m² of exhibition space in the round building. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the glass museum presents exciting special exhibitions with international artists.
As part of the museum's educational programme, we introduce children to glass and the craft in a playful way. We want to encourage them to understand the significance and history of the material and use their creativity and imagination to design their own works of art. We have also created a special section for children on our website. Our friendly museum spirit Durandl will show you the way.
Digital and always changing
The
Virtual
Glass Museum
This is where our virtual museum is created. Our digital exhibits are developed specifically for the digital presentation based on existing themes and objects in the museum. The exhibition in our virtual museum is growing gradually.
Click through our virtual building. Have fun!
- = Kids Experience
- = Click point
Kids Experience
- Uranium glass
- Machine glass
- Bixl
- Narcissus
- Glass transport
- Natural glasses
- Hut stove scene
- Middle Ages
- Nuppen cup
Click point
- Uranium glass
- Machine glass
- Bixl
- Narcissus
- Glass transport
- Natural glasses
- Hut stove scene
- Middle Ages
- Nuppen cup
Learning world museum
Discover Explore Create
At the Frauenau Glass Museum, children and young people discover culture and history as well as glass crafts, art and design in a creative way. Social and scientific topics are vividly conveyed by means of original exhibits and their exciting stories.
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Sorry, I’m afraid I’m already tied up then. 📅
There are some new workshop dates available again, this time for the autumn half-term. In keeping with the season, there are some fantastic and exciting projects on offer once again. 🍂✨
🗓Dates:
1 October – A magical display of paper lights
15 October – An autumnal glass painting
29 October – Halloween – Spooky fun at the Glass Museum
5 November – Bead-making workshop
🕒 3.00 pm each day | Duration: approx. 1.5 hours.
💶 €6, including materials
📱 Bookings: 09926-941020 (places are limited)
Sign up quickly and get involved! ➡️
Have you managed to do them all? Post your answers in the comments! ⬇️
You won’t get an apology from us for the following things. ⬆️
As promised, here’s Part 2 for you! ✨
We’d like to hear from you too – which area you’ve been allocated and whether you’re happy with it. Please feel free to let us know in the comments. ⬇️
Your star sign, your area in the museum | Part 1 ✨
Was your star sign not on the list yet? Don’t worry – Part 2 will be coming soon, featuring all the ones that haven’t been covered yet. For those who’ve already been featured: what’s your star sign, and do you think your museum section suits you?
Museum vs. reality. 🔍
Art inspires us because it reminds us of what we already know.
Which couple surprises you the most? 💭
Do you think museums are boring for children? The Glass Museum certainly isn’t! There’s plenty to discover here, and with our varied and interactive stations, children can learn all about glass whilst having fun at the same time. ✨
Inspiration is everywhere; you just have to look closely. 🔍🍁
Our autumn range, straight from the Frauenau Glass Museum.
1, 2, 3 or 4: Which is your favourite? 👇
@the_latheriders are back in Frauenau!
In the „Grit & Wheels“ exhibition, international glass artists demonstrate what happens when cold working becomes an art form in its own right. These details give little away – you’ll have to see the true interplay of texture, form and light for yourselves when you’re back in Frauenau! In the exhibition „Grit & Wheels“, international glass artists demonstrate what happens when cold working becomes an art form in its own right. These details give little away – you’ll have to see the true interplay of texture, form and light for yourself.
📍 Frauenau Glass Museum
💥 Exhibition opening: This Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 6.00 pm
@the_latheriders are back in Frauenau! They are an international community of glass artisans who specialise in working with „cold“ glass, such as glass cutters and engravers.
Since its foundation, the group has been represented at major international glass events around the world. Its aim is to establish cold-working techniques as a distinct artistic discipline and to build a strong, global network for professionals in this field.
„We are the ones standing at the grinding wheel – working with stone, diamond, water and abrasives. The so-called ‚cold shop‘ is by no means a cold place; here, precision, texture and light come together to transform glass into sculptures,“ says @samuelweisenborn, co-founder of the „Lathe Riders“.
Back in 2023, the Lathe Riders had already come together for a symposium at @bildwerkfrauenau and organised an exhibition at the Glass Museum. The Lathe Riders are currently working in the Bildwerk’s grinding workshop at the Gaswerk.
Anyone who’d like to watch them at work can do so on Saturday 29 August, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Anyone interested, and glass enthusiasts in particular, are invited to find out more about working with cold glass. At 6 pm, the „Grit&Wheels“ exhibition, featuring the works of the Lathe Riders, will open at the Frauenau Glass Museum.
🗓️ Open Day – Gasworks, Grafenauer Straße 13, Saturday 29 August 2026 – 10 am to 4 pm
🗓️ Opening of the „Grit&Wheels“ exhibition – Frauenau Glass Museum, Saturday 29 August 2026 – 6.00 pm
Behind every work of art lies an idea and a very personal story. ✨
Glass can be transparent, sharp, colourful, solid or paper-thin – just as diverse as the people who shape it. In our new special exhibition, the North Rhine-Westphalia Glass Artists’ Association brings together the works of 28 different artists.
The result? 28 completely different perspectives, styles and characters, all captured in the same fascinating material. A striking demonstration of just how individual glass art can be.
Come along and discover the people behind the objects! ❤️
🗓️ Until 10 January 2027
