Contemporary Glass Arts Museum from Eskişehir

Located within the central boundaries of the Odunpazarı district, the Contemporary Glass Arts Museum was established in 2007 through the cooperation of the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Anadolu University, and the Glass Friends Group (Cam Dostları Grubu).

As Turkey’s first glass museum, it exhibits works by 58 Turkish and 10 international artists, offering visitors a fascinating insight into the artistic possibilities created by the transparency and versatility of glass. Visitors are invited to explore its striking collections and discover how glass transforms into a powerful artistic medium.

Opened to the public on 1 December 2007, the Contemporary Glass Arts Museum became Turkey’s first museum dedicated to contemporary glass art, fulfilling an important cultural and artistic need for the city while significantly enriching its cultural life. The museum houses 125 artworks, created using a wide range of techniques—from hot glass blowing to cold shaping—by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

The museum was founded through the collaboration of the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Anadolu University, and the Glass Friends Group. Today, works created by local and international artists using diverse techniques are displayed across three separate exhibition halls, allowing visitors to experience the richness and diversity of contemporary glass art.

Following the United Nations’ declaration of 2022 as the International Year of Glass, the museum—recognized as Turkey’s first Contemporary Glass Arts Museum—joined an international collaboration organized by the “Museum Without Borders” platform. As part of this project, involving 39 countries including Turkey, 21 artworks from the Contemporary Glass Arts Museum are accessible to audiences worldwide through an online exhibition.

Since its opening, the museum has welcomed visitors from almost every province of Turkey, as well as international tourists from countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. By early 2024, the museum had hosted approximately 650,000 visitors, reaffirming its status as one of Eskişehir’s most significant cultural attractions.