Discover the art of ceramics: exciting holidays in the Meißen city museum!

Discover the art of ceramics: exciting holidays in the Meißen city museum!

In Meißen, the craft of ceramists comes to life this summer. The city museum organizes an exciting program for children between the ages of 6 and 12 under the motto "How is ceramic?". The interactive special exhibition "Keramikstadt Meißen. Bricks, tiles, porcelain", which offers insight into the traditional ceramic production of the region, serves as the heart. On July 2 and August 6th at 10 a.m., the little visitors can learn more about the famous white gold in the advisory room of the Red School. This is offered in cooperation with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, which is responsible for the higher consecration of ceramic art while the children can research playfully. diesachsen.de reports that the events are both educational and entertaining.

Another highlight this summer are the interactive tours "from Aalkorb to onion pattern", which will also take place on July 9 and 30 at 10 a.m. Here, the participants are not only brought closer to the history of Meißen, but also presented some of the museum's special exhibits. The city museum is open on Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers parents a great opportunity to discover with their children. Particularly gratifying: admission for children under the age of 7 is free, and with the Meißner guest card there is a discount of 1.50 euros!

exhibition and products

The exhibition shows the development of ceramic production in Meißen from the beginning in the Middle Ages to modern industry. Visitors can not only admire historical finds, but also get to know various manufacturers and their products, including bricks, coarse ceramics and firest ceramics. You also learn how raw materials are used for ceramic production - from pottery to industrial production. Stadt-meissen.de informs about the extensive collection, which is accessible to the public from April 11 to November 3, 2025.

a mosaic of ceramic art

The Meissen Porcelain Museum, part of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, shows more than 33,000 historical porcelain, from which 2,000 carefully selected objects are exhibited. The exhibition extends over two floors and offers insights in over 300 years of porcelain history. In addition to an impressive view of the masterpieces of ceramic art, there is also a show workshop and a café, so that the visit becomes an all -round successful experience for young and old. porzellan-museum.com offers comprehensive information about the facilities.

In Meißen, not only the history of ceramics is promoted alive, but also the creativity of the next generation. Visit the city museum and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of ceramic position!