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Meissen's Porcelain Museum + Workshop Ticket

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

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

Meissen's Porcelain Museum

The first porcelain factory in Europe was established in Meissen. Visiting Meissen's Porcelain Museum allows you to learn about this factory and view some of its most famous products.

During your visit, you can explore various rooms at your own pace in this important exhibition that details the history of Meissen's porcelain. Expect to see monumental sculptures, cups of tea, plates, vases, and many other decorated pieces.

Informative panels and audiovisual documents will provide insights into the history of this firm, its Eastern influences, and connections to royalty. You will also uncover the biography of Johann Friedrich Böttger, a recognized alchemist and inventor of porcelain in Meissen.

In addition to access to the museum, you will have entry to its workshops, where you can observe the production process from the potter's wheel to painting. An audio guide in English enhances this part of the exhibition.

Opening Times

The Meissen Porcelain Museum and workshops are open Monday to Sunday at the following hours:

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

These hours are flexible and may change.

Prices

Included

  • Admission to Meissen's Porcelain Museum and its workshops
  • Audio guide in English to visit the workshops

Location

Activity location

Talstraße 9, 01662 Meißen, Germany

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