The Līvāni Glass Factory was once the largest employer in the region, shaping the urban growth of the town.
The collection includes rare, experimental glass pieces that never reached mass production.
Līvāni glass was exported internationally, reaching markets across the Soviet Union and parts of Western Europe.
The factory famously produced specialized glass for medical and scientific research facilities.
The museum documents the transition of the factory from a manual labor operation to an automated industrial plant.
The Līvāni Glass Museum chronicles the history of the Līvāni Glass Factory, which operated from 1887 until 2008 as one of the most significant glass manufacturers in the Baltics. The collection preserves thousands of glass artifacts, showcasing the evolution of industrial and artistic glass production in Latvia. Visitors can observe a diverse range of items including colored glass, crystal tableware, and specialized laboratory equipment produced during the Soviet era. The museum is located within the Līvāni Culture Center. Interactive displays allow guests to learn about the physical properties of glass and the manufacturing techniques used in the region. The exhibits highlight the impact of the factory on the town's socioeconomic development over the past century.
The central display featuring the multicolored collection of Soviet-era glassware illuminated by natural light.
Check the museum's website for scheduled glass-blowing demonstration dates.
Visit the gift shop to purchase authentic local glassware made using traditional techniques.
Do not attempt to touch the glass displays, as many items are antique and fragile without protective glass covers.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
