Entrance - Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Overview
MEISSEN, Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory with the oldest registered trademark, has a wealth of patterns stretching back more than 300 years to draw upon when creating and meticulously crafting new designs.
You can witness world-famous Meissen porcelain being made in the demonstration section of our House-of-Meissen theme world and, in its Museum, learn all about our history as well as being given a unique rundown of the overall development of Meissen porcelain.
Our stores will give you plenty of inspiration on what to select from MEISSEN’s largest product range and there’s always the enticing option of rounding your visit off with culinary delights from the Meissen café and restaurant.
**OPENING HOURS**
The House of Meissen:
January - March: Mon - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm
April - December: Mon - Sun, 9 am - 6 pm
MEISSEN Café:
January - March: Mon - Sun, 11 am - 5 pm
April - December: Mon - Sun, 11 am - 6 pm
31. December & 1. January, 10 am – 4 pm
Closing time 24 – 26 December
You can witness world-famous Meissen porcelain being made in the demonstration section of our House-of-Meissen theme world and, in its Museum, learn all about our history as well as being given a unique rundown of the overall development of Meissen porcelain.
Our stores will give you plenty of inspiration on what to select from MEISSEN’s largest product range and there’s always the enticing option of rounding your visit off with culinary delights from the Meissen café and restaurant.
**OPENING HOURS**
The House of Meissen:
January - March: Mon - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm
April - December: Mon - Sun, 9 am - 6 pm
MEISSEN Café:
January - March: Mon - Sun, 11 am - 5 pm
April - December: Mon - Sun, 11 am - 6 pm
31. December & 1. January, 10 am – 4 pm
Closing time 24 – 26 December
Inclusions
- Entrance fee includes an audio-guided tour, visit to the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation
- Entry/Admission - Meissen Porzellan Manufaktur & Museum
What to expect
Visit: Meissen Porzellan Manufaktur & Museum, D-01662 Meissen, Germany Talstr. 9 Esquina, 01662 Meissen, Saxony Germany
The MEISSEN Manufactory has been producing exclusive porcelain objects for more than 300 years. Since the establishment in 1710, the MEISSEN Manufactory stands for passion, extraordinary and indeed unique craftsmanship. It has become one of the best-known German luxury brands in the world. The name stands for legendary quality, stylish elegance and long-lasting value.
House of MEISSEN combines demonstration workshops, artworks from the past and present, luxury shopping and delicacies at Café & Restaurant MEISSEN - served on unique MEISSEN Porcelain.
***Please note the opening hours in January and February, when you book your tickets***
**OPENING HOURS**
Daily throughout the year
January – March 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April – December 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
31.12. and 1.1. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closing time 24 – 26 December
The MEISSEN Manufactory has been producing exclusive porcelain objects for more than 300 years. Since the establishment in 1710, the MEISSEN Manufactory stands for passion, extraordinary and indeed unique craftsmanship. It has become one of the best-known German luxury brands in the world. The name stands for legendary quality, stylish elegance and long-lasting value.
House of MEISSEN combines demonstration workshops, artworks from the past and present, luxury shopping and delicacies at Café & Restaurant MEISSEN - served on unique MEISSEN Porcelain.
***Please note the opening hours in January and February, when you book your tickets***
**OPENING HOURS**
Daily throughout the year
January – March 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April – December 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
31.12. and 1.1. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closing time 24 – 26 December
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SWEsteban
October 2019
An amazing and educating experience at the Meissen porcelain factory. You can see and learn how the famous porcelain is made, pained and produced. Take a couple of hours to admire the pieces on display.
An amazing and educating experience at the Meissen porcelain factory. You can see and learn how the famous porcelain is made, pained and produced. Take a couple of hours to admire the pieces on display.demesnex
February 2020
Took the train from Dresden --> Meissen, solely to visit the porcelain factory. The mini tour to view how the porcelain is made was very informative. The museum upstairs was also incredibly impressive, with some huge pieces of porcelain artwork. I was surprised to find the shop *that* expensive,...
Took the train from Dresden --> Meissen, solely to visit the porcelain factory. The mini tour to view how the porcelain is made was very informative. The museum upstairs was also incredibly impressive, with some huge pieces of porcelain artwork. I was surprised to find the shop *that* expensive, but then again i wasn't aware of Meissen before coming to Germany.Mary R
August 2018
We booked an expensive private tour (€180) through our travel agent, and paid cash for it , on arrival. The tour was v good, and we enjoyed it. On returning home , and AFTER 6 WEEKS!!! Both we and the travel agent started getting demands from Meissen , that we pay them another €180 , and that w...
We booked an expensive private tour (€180) through our travel agent, and paid cash for it , on arrival. The tour was v good, and we enjoyed it. On returning home , and AFTER 6 WEEKS!!! Both we and the travel agent started getting demands from Meissen , that we pay them another €180 , and that we had never paid our admittance fee. This was utter nonsense , as the factory does not allow anyone past the entrance door, let alone give private tours , with a guide , unless you pay up front, FIRST. We explained all this, and we were polite, thinking that a mistake had been made, but to no avail. They insisted that we pay a second time, and 6 weeks after the holiday, strangely enough, we had thrown away the receipts.They started threatening us with adding hefty interest charges , and nasty demands, so in the end, we told the travel agent to just pay the buggers, to get them off our backs. I am a porcelain painter, and always viewed Meissen with awe and respect........ Shan't be making that mistake again . Don't trust them !Wolf R
August 2018
spent an afternoon taking the tour of the Manufactory. Enjoyed going through two floors of outstanding pieces of porcelain. The new building is a great improvement and makes it more comfortable to enjoy old pieces and new pieces. Take advantage of buying at the gift shop. Better prices and se...
spent an afternoon taking the tour of the Manufactory. Enjoyed going through two floors of outstanding pieces of porcelain. The new building is a great improvement and makes it more comfortable to enjoy old pieces and new pieces. Take advantage of buying at the gift shop. Better prices and selection than in other outlets.retireeVancouver
July 2018
The demos are short and well organized. We saw 3 stations. The worker starts a recording in the language of the visitors which explains what the worker is doing. The worker doesn't talk and questions are not answered. Visitors stand around the worker to watch. Each demo involves a different aspec...
The demos are short and well organized. We saw 3 stations. The worker starts a recording in the language of the visitors which explains what the worker is doing. The worker doesn't talk and questions are not answered. Visitors stand around the worker to watch. Each demo involves a different aspect of the production using different objects. We saw a large fluted item being thrown on a wheel; a blue onion design outlined on a plate; porcelain doll heads shaped for a figurine. The demo did mention that the onion shape and the special blue dye used for that design was Meissen's speciality. Visitors then can look at the extraordinary pieces in the multi-room 2 floor museum and shop. These pieces like tall porcelain clocks, large animals and birds, and figurines are probably historic. The detail and skill involved in creating these works was just awesome. Eye candy! The giftshop also offers seconds for sale in a separate room from the regular giftshop, but even these were beyond my budget. Prices for seconds seemed to start at 79Euros with a common price of 99Euros and up. Plates of different sizes for different uses, vegetable bowls, mugs/cups, and small condiment dishes were items I remember on those tables. Patterns also varied, but there was a good choice of the blue pattern that Meissen is so well known for. Modern shapes in plain white were also for sale. Spacious indoor cafe had desserts and refreshments for sale, probably served on Meissen porcelain. WC were free and very nice. All of the rooms in this building were clean with well polished floors - more of a show room atmosphere than a messy, dusty factory. I think our Viking tour allowed about 1 1/2 hours on this visit which was plenty of time for everything. They purchased our tickets and looked after parking, but street parking was rather awkward for the bus. Cars drive rather fast on the road in front of Meissen's so with a large group crossing the street could be a problem too. It was good to see that the company still does its own work locally rather than moving production to SE Asian countries like the British porcelain factories have done. For me, this was the only attraction in Meissen that I enjoyed. Definitely worth a stop. The antique shops in Meissen old town may sell second hand Meissen items at reasonable prices, but all of the shops close early on Saturday afternoons.Sharyn_S
July 2023
Seeing how the china is made and decorated on the tour was mind boggling!! The talent and expertise of the workmen and seeing the intricate craftsmanship required gives extraordinary insight into the individual quality of these items.
Seeing how the china is made and decorated on the tour was mind boggling!! The talent and expertise of the workmen and seeing the intricate craftsmanship required gives extraordinary insight into the individual quality of these items.