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Discover the art of ceramics: Exciting holidays in the Meißen City Museum!
Experience interactive ceramics workshops for children during the summer holidays at the Meißen City Museum and discover the history of porcelain.
Discover the art of ceramics: Exciting holidays in the Meißen City Museum!
This summer the craft of ceramists will come to life in Meißen. The city museum is organizing an exciting program for children between the ages of 6 and 12 under the motto “How is ceramics made?” The centerpiece is the interactive special exhibition "Ceramic City of Meißen. Bricks, Tiles, Porcelain", which offers insights into the region's traditional ceramic production. On July 2nd and August 6th at 10 a.m., little visitors can learn more about the famous white gold in the Red School's consultation room. This is offered in cooperation with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, which is responsible for the higher ordination of ceramic art, while the children can research in a playful way. diesachsen.de reports that the events are both educational and entertaining.
Another highlight this summer are the interactive tours “From Eel Basket to Onion Pattern”, which will also take place on July 9th and 30th at 10 a.m. Here, participants are not only introduced to the history of Meißen, but also presented with some of the museum's special exhibits. The city museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers parents a great opportunity to explore with their children. Particularly pleasing: entry for children under 7 years 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 its beginnings 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, heavy ceramics and refractory ceramics. You will also learn how raw materials are used to produce ceramics - from pottery to industrial production. [stadt-meissen.de](https://www.stadt-meissen.de/de/ exhibitionen.html) provides information about the extensive collection, which is open to the public from April 11th to November 3rd, 2025.
The restored Baroque overflow oven is particularly impressive, providing a glimpse into historical production. The exhibition offers a valuable insight into the artistic development of ceramic crafts in the region, with objects such as wall paneling and decorative ceramics. Tours of the special exhibition are also planned, for example on April 16th and October 22nd, which makes the possibilities for a visit even more exciting.
A mosaic of ceramic art
The Meissen Porcelain Museum, part of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, shows more than 33,000 historical porcelains, from which 2,000 carefully selected objects are exhibited. The exhibition extends over two floors and offers insights into over 300 years of porcelain history. In addition to an impressive view of the masterpieces of ceramic art, there is also a demonstration workshop and a café, making the visit an all-round successful experience for young and old. porzellan-museum.com offers comprehensive information about the facilities.
This not only brings the history of ceramics to life in Meißen, but also promotes the creativity of the next generation. Visit the city museum and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of ceramic creation!