Is a reservation required?

Yes, prior reservation is mandatory, as the moderated presentation takes place in the exhibition space of the Glass Cathedral and seats are limited.

How accessible is the event?

Accessibility is limited. Please consult with the City Museum Amberg in advance to clarify individual possibilities.

What is the entry fee?

Entry is free. There are no ticket costs.

Where is the event taking place?

In the exhibition space of the Glass Cathedral, Rosenthalstraße 12, 92224 Amberg. The location is a significant industrial monument of modernity.

Is photography allowed?

Information to follow. Please pay attention to the instructions of the museum staff on site.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the presentation is moderated and conveys the architecture, history, and technology of the Glass Cathedral. Further group offers can be inquired through the City Museum.

Experience Glass Cathedral Amberg - City Museum Amberg 2026

Name: Experience Glass Cathedral Amberg: A Walk Through Its History
Start: 2026-09-04T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-04T12:30:00+02:00
Location: Glaskathedrale (Kristall-Glasfabrik Amberg GmbH)

Between Bauhaus Vision and Glass Brilliance: Experience the Glass Cathedral Anew

The Glass Cathedral in Amberg, the last work of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, opens its exhibition space for an intense art experience: a moderated multimedia show about the history, architecture, and glass production of this unique industrial monument. Reservation is required; accessibility is limited.

Architecture as Experience Space: Light, Rhythm, Series Form

Upon entering, the serial gable structure shapes the exhibition atmosphere. In the observation of the work, forms and materials condense: exposed concrete, glass, precise joints. The iconic roof, developed by Gropius and Alex Cvijanovic, can be experienced in model form and through projection – a dialogue of spatial effect, statics, and functionality.

From Bauhaus to Factory Poetry: Cultural History in Motion

The exhibition spans the arc from the 1960s to today: Gropius's Bauhaus ideas, collaboration with Philip Rosenthal, rationalization, and technical innovations are clearly curated. Media presentations guide through epochs, art movements, and industrial culture – an aesthetic experience with substance.

Craft, Technology, Modernity: Glass as the Material of the Times

The presentation shows how production processes shape form. The large architectural model, projections, and historical image documents carefully guide through construction principles, illumination, and wayfinding. Thus, the Cathedral of Labor becomes the Cathedral of Perception.

Voices of the Visitors

The reactions of visitors are clear: the Glass Cathedral excites art lovers. On Facebook, guests praise the clear communication of architecture and history; on YouTube, short clips show how the media tour opens new perspectives on industrial building culture.

Conclusion

Expect a concentrated, educational exhibition on Walter Gropius's last architectural icon – sensual, well-founded, impressive. For lovers of architecture, design, and urban history, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity for onsite appreciation of the work. Secure your spots now and experience the Glass Cathedral live.