Discover the secrets of master glassmakers and explore stunning glass exhibitions

Excursions to glassworks

In the Czech Republic, you can see glassmakers at work in several places. Some glassworks even allow you to try your hand at their craft.

World-famous Moser: various tours of the glassworks and museum

The famous Moser glassworks is located in Karlovy Vary and offers various types of tours. You can choose a standard tour, for which you do not need to register in advance, or a VIP tour, a creative tour, and a gold tour, for which reservations are required. Prices start at CZK 350. A new feature is the luxury tours, which start after 1 p.m., when the glassmakers create larger decorative pieces thanks to the ideal conditions. However, you must book this tour in advance.

You can learn about the history of the Moser glassworks in their museum, which boasts a modern interior. The exhibition covers more than 150 years of Moser’s history and presents the famous owners of luxury glass and the oldest glass products up to the current collections. There are 7 documents available in 9 languages. An audio guide is also available, allowing you to set your own pace and style of tour. Admission is CZK 150.

Novosad Glassworks in Harrachov

The second oldest glassworks, Novosad and Son, is located in Harrachov and was founded in 1712. In addition to the glassworks, you can also visit a glass museum, hotel and brewery with a restaurant, all in one place. During a guided tour of the glassworks, you will see the work of glassmakers and cutters up close and learn about the entire process of glass production using traditional techniques. The tour also includes a historic cutting workshop, which is 127 years old and powered by transmissions and a water turbine. Admission is CZK 250, and CZK 100 for children.

Rückl Glassworks: tour and glass cutting

To visit the Rückl Glassworks, head to Nižbor in the picturesque Berounka River valley. This glassworks has been synonymous with first-class cut crystal since 1846. During the tour, you can watch the individual stages of traditional glass production. Each step will be explained to you, including the art of hand blowing, quality control and the craftsmanship of the cutters. Admission is CZK 240 for adults and CZK 140 for children. You can pay an additional CZK 450 for the opportunity to try your hand at cutting and take home an item you have cut yourself. It is also possible to try glass blowing and painting, but this must be booked in advance. If you want to have your own product that you blow yourself, you will pay CZK 1,450, and the experience in the painting studio starts at CZK 350. A workshop with a painter costs CZK 5,000.

Crystal Bohemia: discover the secrets of how fragile glass is made

Poděbrady is home to the Crystal Bohemia glassworks, which boasts lead crystal exported all over the world. Tourists can see the production process of pressed and blown glass and watch talented cutters create magnificent patterns. Admission is CZK 100, or CZK 70 for concessions. Children under 12 are not allowed for safety reasons. In the shop, you can choose from a wide range of high-quality utility and decorative glassware at reasonable prices.

Jawa is also home to the Crystal Bohemia glassworks, where you can take a tour to learn about modern glass production, including fully automated production lines for beverage and gift glassware.

Ajeto Glassworks: exclusive glass

You can also see master glassmakers at work at the Ajeto glassworks in Lindava, which was founded in 1994. Since 2017, it has been part of the LASVIT company. Their luxury glass is regularly exhibited in galleries. During the tour, you will have a unique opportunity to watch how hot glass is transformed into fragile works of art in the hands of master glassmakers. Admission is CZK 150 for adults and CZK 100 for children.

Here you also have the opportunity to try your hand at glassmaking and create your own glass product using a glassblowing pipe. You can take advantage of the original glassmaking programme Na vlastní dech (On Your Own Breath), which is available to everyone from small children to seniors. Under the guidance of experienced glassmakers, you can make your own pint glass, vase or other glass object according to your wishes. After visiting the glassworks, you can also stop by the Ajeto glass tavern for refreshments.

Glassmaking open-air museum in Tasice

In Tasice, near Ledeč nad Sázavou, you will find the oldest glassmaking facility in Central Europe – Huť Jakub. The complex of buildings is a unique example of industrial architecture, which developed from the 1820s to the end of the 20th century, and in 2014 the complex was declared a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic.

Guided tours of the complex last approximately one hour. They start at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. From June to August, the glassworks is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, in September and October from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and in the remaining months from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission is CZK 150 for adults, CZK 80 for children and students, and CZK 100 for seniors. There is also a small glass furnace on the premises, which is in operation during special events or upon request by a larger number of visitors. To ensure the operation of the furnace, it is necessary to make arrangements with the glassworks management in advance.

Pačinek Glass

In Kunratice near Cvikov, you can visit a glassworks run by Jiří Pačinek, one of the most important contemporary glass artists in Europe and the world. The glassworks complex includes a traditional glassworks where you can watch the masterful work of glassmakers up close and, upon request, try it yourself for a fee. The complex also includes a cutting workshop, where glass products are made using traditional methods, a sales gallery of modern glass, and the unique Crystal Garden. Don’t forget to visit the Crystal Temple, where you will find over three hundred glass objects from the workshops of Jiří Pačinek.

Glass museums and exhibitions 2026

What Prague and Brno have to offer

You really have plenty of time to visit some of the exhibitions. For example, the permanent exhibition Plejády skla 1946–2019 (Pleiades of Glass 1946–2019) presents part of the world-famous glass collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, which focuses on the second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century.

The Kuzebauch Gallery in Prague-Břevnov focuses on exhibitions by glass artists. The following artists are planned for 2026: February–March SongMi Kim, March–April Vladimír Kopecký, May–June Philip Frank, June–August Zdenek Hůla, September–November Anna Polanská, Tomáš Plesl, and November–January Mark Ther.

In Brno, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts, where you will see an amazing glass depository.

Crystal Valley

The area of the Jizera Mountains, Lusatian Mountains, Bohemian Paradise, Krkonoše Mountains and Mácha Region is known as the birthplace of Czech crystal, a place we now call Crystal Valley. An open weekend is planned for 28–29 March 2026, when you can meet glassmakers, jewellers and costume jewellery makers at almost thirty locations. This weekend will also focus on the arrival of Easter.

In Železný Brod, you can visit the exhibition Antonín Drobník – Glass and Life, which is open until 1 March 2026.

Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou

On your journey in search of glass beauties, don’t forget to visit Jablonec nad Nisou and the local Museum of Glass and Jewellery. Last year, this museum celebrated 120 years since its founding.

Housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau building, the museum presents permanent exhibitions entitled The Neverending Story of Jewellery and The Enchanted Garden – Seven Centuries of Czech Glass. In June 2020, a new extension to the museum was opened, with an exterior shaped like a crystal. In 2022, a permanent exhibition of Christmas decorations called World of Wonders (WoW) was newly established on the second floor of the extension, which contains more than 15,000 glass Christmas decorations and forms the most extensive public collection in the world.

Until 26th April 2026, you can visit Jan Exner’s exhibition Ad Astra, where you will see objects made of molten glass, paintings, graphics and, for the first time, new molten drawings with the theme of Exner’s universe.

From this museum, you can follow the educational trail Cestou jizerskohorských sklářů (The Way of the Jizera Mountain Glassmakers) to the former settlement of Kristiánov, where there is a small museum in a former glassmaker’s cottage, which is only open during the summer tourist season, roughly from mid-May to mid-September.

From 6 to 9 August, the Eurocentrum in Jablonec will host a sales exhibition of glass and costume jewellery called Fragile Beauty 2026, where dozens of costume jewellery and glass companies, including Christmas decoration manufacturers, will exhibit their latest collections. The programme will include fashion shows and cultural performances, as well as activities for children, who will have free admission.

Glass Museum in Kamenický Šenov

At the Glass Museum in Kamenický Šenov, you can admire the development of engraved and cut glass from the 17th century to the present day. In 2023, the museum celebrated its 100th anniversary and is currently undergoing renovation (we recommend checking the museum’s website for opening hours). On 13 June 2026, head to Kamenický Šenov for Lustrfest, the fifth edition of this unique day.

The importance of glassmaking is highlighted in an exhibition in Havlíčkův Brod entitled Glass and Light – 170 Years of the Glass School in Kamenický Šenov, which you can visit until 29 March 2026.

Glass Pavilion in Klatovy

In Klatovy, I recommend visiting the Glass Pavilion in the garden of the Dr. Karel Hostaš Museum. This pavilion specialises in glass and contains a unique private collection of Šumava glass by the Lötz company, enriched by occasional exhibitions of both Czech and foreign glass.

Glass Museum in Karolinka

Glassmaking in Karolinka, which had a long tradition, ended in July 2020 when the last glass factory was closed. Nevertheless, you can still remember this traditional craft in the local museum, which houses over two thousand exhibits, including glass, the tools needed to make it, and historical catalogues and workbooks.

Glass Museum in Nový Bor

At the Glass Museum in Nový Bor, you can explore an exhibition of glass from the Baroque period to the present day. The basement houses a collection of contemporary art by prominent Czech glass artists.

Alšova South Bohemian Gallery

At the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery in Hluboká nad Vltavou, you can see the Gentle Sin exhibition until 10 May 2026. At this exhibition, you can look forward to a combination of contemporary art and medieval artefacts.