--- title: "LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte Gernheim" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/lwl-industriemuseum-glashuette-gernheim" description: "The art of glassmaking has a long tradition along the Weser River. At the Gernheim Glassworks, this craft comes to life in a historic setting. The Gernheim Glass Tower, built in 1826 and one of the last of its kind in Germany, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the production of glassware up close. Here, glassmakers demonstrate their skills using a blowpipe, wooden molds, and scissors, while next door, the glass is refined through cutting and engraving. The museum, once one of the most important glass factories in northern Germany, not only illustrates the techniques of glassmaking but also provides insight into the economic and social context of the 19th century. Preserved parts of the factory village, including the oldest workers’ houses in Westphalia and the glassworks owner’s residence, offer insights into everyday life. Spread across several floors, approximately 2,000 exhibits document the diverse uses of glass. Special exhibitions and creative workshops round out the offerings and attract numerous visitors." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1037546/c5634481f7dfef63a33e8db5faeb81ba99cf5d59c7cfe39df185eb4836f682f1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte Gernheim ====================================== - Glassworks The LWL Industrial Museum in Glashütte Gernheim, LandArt Station 1.03, offers insights into the fascinating world of glass production in a historic setting. Experience artisanal craftsmanship and industrial culture up close. The art of glassmaking has a long tradition along the Weser River. At the Gernheim Glassworks, this craft comes to life in a historic setting. The Gernheim Glass Tower, built in 1826 and one of the last of its kind in Germany, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the production of glassware up close. Here, glassmakers demonstrate their skills using a blowpipe, wooden molds, and scissors, while next door, the glass is refined through cutting and engraving. The museum, once one of the most important glass factories in northern Germany, not only illustrates the techniques of glassmaking but also provides insight into the economic and social context of the 19th century. Preserved parts of the factory village, including the oldest workers’ houses in Westphalia and the glassworks owner’s residence, offer insights into everyday life. Spread across several floors, approximately 2,000 exhibits document the diverse uses of glass. Special exhibitions and creative workshops round out the offerings and attract numerous visitors. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Last admission 17.30 hrs Closed on Mondays (except public holidays) Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info Price adult: €6.00 Price reduced: €3.00 Children and young people up to 17 years free Those entitled to a discount are recipients of current benefits in accordance with the German Social Security Codes II and XII, students up to the age of 30, trainees, volunteers, people with a degree of disability of 50 or more. Groups of 16 adults € 3.50 Read more General information - Parking Available Accessibility **General Information on Accessibility** Read more Directions & Parking facilities Located in the Ovenstädt district Read more Author Beatrice Brinkmeyer Organization Teutoburger Wald Tourismus License (master data) City of Petershagen This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Campsite CC-BY-SAHäserhof Eventlocations | - Guesthouse CC-BY-SA"Häserhof Eventlocations & Evelyn Leichtfeld Fotografie" | - Guesthouse Contact Gernheim 12 32469 Petershagen