Museumsdorf Baruther Glashütte

Baruther Glashütte Museum Village: Where 300 Years of Glass History Come Alive

In the heart of the Baruth glacial valley, glass has been produced since 1716. What does this mean for children? Fiery furnaces, glowing molten glass, and a craft that feels like magic. In the so-called New Glassworks, parents and children learn everything about glass: what it’s made of, how it’s produced, and why cooling ovens are necessary. The permanent exhibition illuminates the cultural and technical history of glass production in all its aspects. Particularly impressive is also the tank furnace in the furnace hall, where a 20-ton glass block gleams frozen. Demonstrations at the furnace take place daily at 12:00 and 15:00 and are included in the admission price. Those who are even braver can try their hand: all visitors, big and small, can try their hand at glassblowing and create a watering globe for potted plants.

An Entire Village for Exploring, Participating, and Lingering

The Baruther Glashütte Museum Village is much more than just a museum. In this listed ensemble of factory settlement and factory buildings, numerous artisans have settled: the former forester’s lodge is now a herbal shop, the packing shed a gallery, the worker’s house a felt workshop, and the old coal shed a glass shop with bicycle rental. In the small shop in the packing shed, you can also string your own glass bead necklace or a glass jewelry bracelet, which particularly delights children. Further hands-on activities are available for groups, school classes, and children’s birthdays. If you can’t tear yourself away, you could even stay overnight in one of the accommodations directly in the museum village. The museum hostel even offers its own small organic swimming pond directly on the premises. In terms of price, this excursion destination is very affordable for families: adults pay 6.50 Euros, children between 7 and 15 years 4.00 Euros, and the family ticket for two adults and up to three children costs 16.50 Euros. From Berlin Central Station, you can reach Klasdorf-Glashütte station by regional train RE5 without changing, in approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.