Object of the Month December at the Museum of Glass Art Lauscha: Christmas Sparkle Made of Glass

Event: Object of the Month December – Museum of Glass Art Lauscha in Museum für Glaskunst Lauscha, Straße des Friedens 46, 98724 Lauscha on 16. December 2025

Date and Time

16. December 2025 11:00

Location

Museum für Glaskunst Lauscha, Straße des Friedens 46, 98724 Lauscha

Price

4,00

About this Event

Exhibitions & Museums

Mood

Festive

Venue Type

Inside

Fairytale Time in Glass: The Object of the Month December enchants Lauscha

Between candlelight and the scent of fir, the Museum of Glass Art Lauscha invites you to an art experience that bundles the tradition and present of glass Christmas ornaments. The Object of the Month December makes the Advent atmosphere visible and leads into the history of the place considered the birthplace of glass Christmas ornaments.

Glass Poetry in Advent: Work Observation and Atmosphere

The focus is on the aesthetic experience: Reflective surfaces, fine color gradients, hand-shaped contours. In Lauscha, artisanal virtuosity meets festive symbolism – bells, balls, stars. The glass ornaments unfold their light effect in space, exemplarily combining material, shape, and reflection in the work observation.

Art Historical Context: Lauscha as the Cradle of Christmas Ornaments

The museum's collection showcases ornaments from around 1860 to the present. The presentation makes the connection between lamp glass, hut glass, and bead production visible and anchors the Object of the Month in the larger narrative of over 400 years of glass tradition. Visitors thus receive a well-founded classification of the glass art direction between design, sculpture, and applied arts.

Curation with Purpose: Learn, Marvel, Share

The exhibition design connects vivid object texts with a clear spatial dramaturgy: from the historical origin to the technique to the contemporary abundance of forms. Short introductory lectures and guided tours (upon prior registration) deepen knowledge while the display depot makes the variety of forms tangible.

Family-Friendly and Educational

The museum sees itself as a place of cultural education: Children and adults discover together how glass is shaped, mirrored, and refined in front of the lamp. The vivid presentation supports a sustainable aesthetic experience beyond the season.

Conclusion: Those seeking Christmas sparkle, craftsmanship, and art historical depth will experience in Lauscha a concentrated presentation of works with high atmospheric density. The Object of the Month December combines sensual impressions with solid knowledge – an inspiring visit for art lovers and families.

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