CRYSTAL GARDEN – A glass symphony of light and music in fantastic installations
The Crystal Garden will light up in Troja for the second time. The winter exhibition at the botanical garden will light up and blossom with monumental glass installations at the Crystal Garden exhibition, subtitled Glass Symphony.
Dozens of fantastic works with plant and animal motifs were created by master glassmaker Jiří Pačinek and his team from the Pačinek Glass glassworks.
This year's edition will be enriched by collaboration with the Prague Philharmonia and students from UMPRUM.
The exhibition is held under the auspices of the Czech Commission for UNESCO and offers a unique artistic experience both during the day and during an evening stroll through the garden.
WHAT CAN YOU LOOK FORWARD TO?
The Prague Botanical Garden will once again be illuminated with colors and light this winter. The Crystal Garden will feature monumental glass flowers, trees, and fantastic shapes created by master glassmaker Jiří Pačinek and his team from the Pačinek Glass glassworks. The outdoor exhibition and exhibition hall will be transformed into a magical space where nature meets art.This year's edition brings exceptional collaborations – the Prague Philharmonia will provide the musical atmosphere, while students from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague will develop the visual aspect using digital art and video mapping. All this under the auspices of the Czech Commission for UNESCO, which underscores the international significance of the exhibition.Visitors can look forward to the largest illuminated tree in Prague with glass decorations, interactive light elements, an audiovisual show, and the magical transformation of glass during the day and evening.The Crystal Garden is an invitation to a world where Czech glassmaking, contemporary art, and music come together in a unique experience for all the senses.
BASIC AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Crystal Garden exhibition runs from November 28, 2025, to February 15, 2026. It is located in the Ornamental Garden and St. Clare's Vineyard exhibitions.
For more information, visit the Prague Botanical Garden website.
