Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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City Museum in Železný Brod

Address

náměstí 3. května 37, Železný Brod 468 22
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Phone

+420 483 389 081

E-mail

muzeum@zelbrod.cz

Opening hours

 

The glass exhibition is exceptionally open in March and April, Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-16.00

 

May, June, September
Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-16.00

July-August
Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-17.00

October-April
Saturdays and Sundays 10.00-16.00

The museum's glass exhibition underwent a major reconstruction in 2023. The opening ceremony took place on 1 March 2024 and since then the museum has been visited by many satisfied visitors. The new exhibition concept is based on a beautiful play of light, colour and shapes, made possible by the unique design of the display cases.  The exhibits are literally illuminated from all sides. 
The gallery of monumental sculptures by the world-famous Libenský and Brychtová duo are part of the museum's permanent exhibition. However, you can also enjoy short-term exhibitions in the museum, which will be appreciated not only by lovers of art glass. 
The glass figures from Železnobrod have rightly become a symbol of the town. The exhibition features miniature glass sculptures of animals, people and various figures that combine playfulness, imagination and precise glass craft.
There is always a relaxed atmosphere in the museum, even with a cup of excellent coffee while watching short films or on the terrace overlooking the square.
Young visitors can have a lot of fun in the children's corner with the giant ball trail or while stringing beads and folding paper crystals. They can also go through all the exhibitions, which will be guided by the Grain of Sand with its fun tasks. 
The Železnobrod region is a centre of glassmakers and artists, so the museum shop offers regional glass products and original souvenirs. Book lovers can choose from a range of regional publications.