MINIMUSEUM OF GLASS CHRISTMAS NATIVE SCENES
The Mini Museum of Glass Nativity Scenes in Železný Brod presents a unique private collection that pays tribute to the delicate beauty of traditional glassmaking. This specialized exhibition offers visitors a comprehensive view of the regional phenomenon of nativity scene production, thereby preserving and further developing the cultural heritage of the entire Železný Brod region.
The museum's origins are closely linked to family tradition and the personal story of its founder, whose respect for the art of figurine making dates back to her childhood. The original private collection of fifty pieces has grown over time to today's eighty exhibits with the vision of saving this disappearing art from oblivion. Today, the institution serves as an inspirational space where historical milestones in production meet the contemporary face of glassmaking and its profound philosophy.
A tour of the exhibition reveals a fascinating variety of techniques, from iconic wound figures to engraved and cut glass to nativity scenes melted or assembled from glass tubes and small beads. The visitor experience is complemented by a creative workshop, where young and old alike can try their hand at working with the material to make their own jewelry, and an adjacent shop offering authentic costume jewelry and regional glass products.