The traditional Easter market at Běliště took place this year from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The charming setting of the timbered house came alive with a wide range of handcrafted goods by regional vendors, Easter-themed products, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Visitors also had the opportunity to support the Association of Disabled People of the Železný Brod region and admire the work of students from the local glassmaking school.

Běliště, December 1, 2025 – March 8, 2026

The exhibition One Hundred Years of the Unity of the Brethren Congregation House in Brodec commemorated a century of history of this important spiritual and social building, which has become an integral part of the local community. Visitors explored the history of the congregation and its members, the architectural evolution of the building, and the role of the Unity of the Brethren in the history of Železný Brod.

Běliště, November 30, 2025

A guided tour of the exhibition “Living Water and Other Paintings” took place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. at the Běliště ethnographic exhibition.

On the weekend of October 18–19, 2025, the popular regional event Crystal Valley Weekend took place, during which the doors of glassworks, studios, museums, schools, and production facilities were opened to the general public.

Běliště, October 4 – November 30, 2025

The exhibition “Living Water and Other Paintings” showcased the personal work of artist and illustrator Jitka Stojanová. Known not only for her illustrations, graphic design, and work on maps and animations, the artist presented a collection of paintings created using a layered pastel technique. The works explored themes such as water, harmony, connection with nature, and inner experience.

Municipal Gallery Vl. Rady
6 September – 11 October 2025

This year’s 105th anniversary of the Železný Brod Glass School provided a welcome opportunity to look back at its rich history and recall the fascinating pre-war period of its existence. The exhibition also offered visitors a unique chance to encounter materials that had until then remained hidden away in the museum depository or in the school principal’s archive, and had never before been presented on such a scale.

On July 19–20, 2025, the Days of Folk Architecture took place in Železný Brod, at the Běliště ethnographic exhibition site. The program included not only demonstrations of traditional crafts, but also fun games, creative workshops for both children and adults, and guided tours of the exhibition itself. Sunny weather contributed to the pleasant atmosphere, and visitors could also enjoy refreshments in the Běliště garden.

Běliště, July 1 – September 30, 2025

The ethnographic exhibition at Běliště hosted SUN – WATER – AIR – HEALTH, an exhibition dedicated to the history of the now-defunct public swimming pool on the Jizera River in Železný Brod.