Jan Kryštof Socher , trader in glass, had the building built in 1804. The anchor in the sandstone portal symbolises overseas trade. It documents the trading activities of its owners in the countries of Central America in the first half of the 19th century.

Copies of historical glass, modern and traditional glass jewellery, catalogues to the exhibitions held in the Museum and technical literature on glass-making may be bought in the Museum.

Expositions: the developments of the styles and technologies as applied in Czech glass-making and short-term exhibitions dedicated to significant phases of the glass-making history, visual artists, glassworks and technical schools.