Meissen's Porcelain Museum + Workshop Ticket

Book your ticket to the Meissen Porcelain Museum to learn about the history of the city's treasures. Discover their origin and evolution while admiring numerous pieces dating from the 18th century to the present. You'll also see how they are made in the workshop.

Meissen's Porcelain Museum

The first porcelain factory in Europe was founded in Meissen. To learn about this place and see some of its famous products, visit Meissen's Porcelain Museum. During your visit, explore the different rooms at your own pace and learn about the history of Meissen's porcelain. You'll see monumental sculptures, tea cups, plates, vases, and many decorated pieces.

Informative panels and audiovisual documents will guide you through the history of this firm, its influence from the East, and its connections with royalty. You will also uncover the biography of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the renowned alchemist and inventor of porcelain in Meissen.

Your access includes both the Meissen's Porcelain Museum and its workshops, where you can witness how these valuable pieces of art are produced, from the potter's wheel to the painting. An audio guide in English is also included.

Opening Times

The Meissen's Porcelain Museum and workshops are open Monday to Sunday at the following times:

From January-March: 10 am to 5 pmApril-December: 9 am to 6 pmDecember 31 and January 1: 10 am to 4 pmDecember 24-26: closed

Note that these times are flexible and may be subject to change.