Book your ticket to the Meissen Porcelain Museum and learn about the history of the city's treasures. Discover their origin and evolution, admiring numerous pieces that date from the 18th century to the present day. You'll even see how they're made in the workshop!
Meissen's Porcelain Museum
Did you know that the first porcelain factory in Europe was founded in Meissen? To learn about this place and see some of its most famous products, let's visit Meissen's Porcelain Museum.
During the route, you can explore the different rooms at your own pace in this very important exhibition to learn about the history of Meissen's porcelain. You'll see incredible monumental sculptures, cups of tea, plates, vases and many other decorated pieces of great elegance.
As you explore, you'll discover the history of this firm thanks to the informative panels and audiovisual documents. You'll learn why it's influenced by the East and about its links with royalty. In addition, you'll uncover the biography of Johann Friedrich Böttger, a renowned alchemist and inventory of porcelain in Meissen.
As well as access to Meissen's Porcelain Museum, you'll also have access to its workshops. Here, you can see in person how these valuable pieces of art are produced, from the potter's wheel to the painting. Additionally, this part of the exhibition includes an audio guide in English. What more could you ask for?
Opening Times
The Meissen's Porcelain Museum and workshops are open Monday to Sunday at the following times:
- November 27 to December 23: 9 am to 6 pm
- December 24 and 26: closed
- December 31 and January 1: 10 am to 4 pm
However, for 2026, the museum and workshop are open:
- January to March: 10 am to 5 pm
- April to December: 9 am to 6 pm
- December 31 and January 1: 10 am to 4 pm
- December 24, 25 and 26: closed
Please note that these times are flexible and may be subject to change.
