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Utrecht · History

Leerdam glass takes shape before your eyes

In De Glasblazerij, visitors watch from a stand as molten glass is shaped, as a living part of the Nationaal Glasmuseum.

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Breath, heat and turning

During a demonstration, follow how the glassblower takes material from the furnace, turns it and shapes it with tools. A small movement can visibly change the form and wall thickness.

From demonstration to collection

The workshop shows technique; the museum on the Lingedijk shows results and design history. A combined visit makes clear how the making process and the finished object complement each other.

A separate location

The Glasblazerij and the museum keep the same public hours but have different addresses and separate tickets. For navigation, Zuidwal and Hoogstraat 8–10 both appear; check the route in advance.

Before you go

Closed on Monday; groups of eight or more should book, and visitors using a mobility aid should mention this in advance because of the layout.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0760 — De Glasblazerij

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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