SCHOTT Glass Museum und SCHOTT Villa

Journey through time: Technology and Innovation

For more than a hundred years, the scientists and engineers at SCHOTT have been developing new technologies and products with custom-made features in the area of special glass. The result: A multitude of often spectacular innovations for almost all areas of life.

This exciting history of product and technology development is on display at the SCHOTT Glass Museum. Visitors can also see how SCHOTT has been meeting the visions and challenges of the future with its special glass and other high-tech materials.

A reflection of German history

Otto Schott was one of the most important scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs of his time.
Visitor’s can gain insight into the many facets of his life’s work in the SCHOTT Villa, where he lived and worked.

Further exhibitions accompany the visitor on a journey through the company’s history which has been marked by separation and reunification, as well as its rise to an international technology group.

Opening times:

Tuesday to Friday: 01.00 pm until 05.00 p.m.
Saturday: 01.00 pm until 05.00 p.m.(upon request)

Group tours can be arranged outside of the normal opening times

Admission free

Bus parking available

SCHOTT Glass Museum and SCHOTT Villa are accessible to wheel chair users.

SCHOTT GlasMuseum und SCHOTT Villa

Otto-Schott-Strasse 13
07745 Jena
Germany