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Nationaal Glasmuseum on form, colour and Leerdam craftsmanship

Two villas and covered walkways house a collection of Dutch glass in Leerdam, with changing exhibitions and a connection to the Glasblazerij.

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Glass in the walkway

Display cases in the connecting bridges let light fall on the material from several sides. Move past one object and notice how transparency, cutting and colour change.

Design alongside use

The permanent highlights include both art glass and everyday glassware. Compare a functional form with a free-standing art object, and see which choices in rim, foot and wall thickness make the difference.

Museum and workshop

On the Lingedijk you see the collection and design history; on the Zuidwal, glass is blown. The two sites have separate tickets and addresses, but together they show both process and result.

Before you go

Closed on Monday; groups of eight or more should book. Check the correct navigation point and public holiday hours before you set off.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Nationaal Glasmuseum (nationaalglasmuseum.nl)

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