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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Glass Museum Kamenický Šenov

Address

Osvobození 69, 471 14, Kamenický Šenov
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Phone

+420 703 886 575

E-mail

muzeumskla@kamenicky-senov.cz

Opening hours

Due to the ongoing, phased renovation work, the museum will be open to visitors in 2026:

July 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

For the latest information, we recommend checking the museum's website directly.

Crystal Valley Weekend 2026

Open: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The museum is undergoing gradual renovation, yet it still offers intimate exhibitions on the history of the collections and the building, an exhibition on Hermann Zeh, and playful installations in the basement. Creative stations with a glassmaking theme are available for families with children. On Saturday, there will be an “Autumn Chandelier” workshop.

You can look forward to: Creative workshops for children; Tours of the museum in operation, production demonstrations—“just like on a regular workday”

Admission: voluntary donation

Contact: +420 728 567 358

The museum focuses on engraved and cut glass from the 17th century to the present day. The permanent exhibition is currently closed due to ongoing renovation work.

Small-scale exhibitions on the ground floor of the museum commemorate significant anniversaries of the glassworks, the local glassmaking school and notable figures from the region. The exhibitions are complemented by items from the museum’s collection and archive. On display is also a selection of exhibits from the triennial international engraved glass symposia, which have been held in Kamenický Šenov since 1996.

The museum offers space for play, creativity and education, and is family-friendly. The cellars feature playful installations that allow visitors to experiment with light and shadow.

The museum also has a shop selling glass souvenirs, tourist mementos and specialist publications on glassmaking.