{"id":44466,"date":"2026-04-29T12:45:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/?p=44466"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:54:35","slug":"meissen-porcelain-manufactory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/en\/culture\/meissen-porcelain-manufactory\/","title":{"rendered":"Meissen porcelain manufactory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit the\u00a0<strong>Meissen porcelain manufactory<\/strong>, you can not only learn about the history of this precious material but also try your hand at it. At the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Meissen\u00a0Theme World<\/strong><\/a>, you can watch how porcelain is made in\u00a0guided tours, visit the museum with its extensive collection, take part in workshops, browse the flagship\u00a0store\u00a0and\u00a0stop for a break at the Caf\u00e9 &amp; Restaurant Meissen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-history-of-meissen-porcelain\">The History of Meissen Porcelain\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 600)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Gedeckter Tisch mit bunten Tassen und Kuchen, Person schenkt Tee ein, Porzellantassen der porzellanmanufaktur meissen  \" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-44050\" data-id=\"44050\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 600\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kaffee_life_original_700_WF_05-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kaffee_life_original_700_WF_05-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kaffee_life_original_700_WF_05-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kaffee_life_original_700_WF_05-1-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Meissen porcelain is known for its tableware. One fine example is the brand-new collection \u201cThe Original\u201d, which reinterprets the world-famous onion pattern with fresh colours. Photo: \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" alt=\"Helle Porzellanb\u00fcste von Marylin Monroe mit Kaugummiblase im Mund .\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-44054\" data-id=\"44054\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 586\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_-MarylinMonroe-\u00a9IonaDutz-0088-3-1024x586.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_-MarylinMonroe-\u00a9IonaDutz-0088-3-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_-MarylinMonroe-\u00a9IonaDutz-0088-3-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_-MarylinMonroe-\u00a9IonaDutz-0088-3-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_-MarylinMonroe-\u00a9IonaDutz-0088-3.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Meissen also collaborates with artists such as Michael M\u00f6bius. This bust of Marilyn Monroe includes a glass bubble gum bubble, mouth-blown at the Moser glassworks. \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was gold that&nbsp;<strong>alchemist&nbsp;Johann Friedrich B\u00f6ttger<\/strong>&nbsp;was meant to produce when Elector Augustus the Strong had him brought from Wittenberg to Dresden in 1701 under strict secrecy and installed him at&nbsp;Schlossplatz. Several years later,&nbsp;with the monarch\u2019s patience wearing thin,&nbsp;B\u00f6ttger and fellow researchers, including the&nbsp;<strong>mathematician, physicist and mineralogist Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus<\/strong>,&nbsp;had&nbsp;a breakthrough: in 1708, they uncovered the closely guarded secret of porcelain production.&nbsp;Their groundbreaking&nbsp;discovery&nbsp;soon was known around the world as&nbsp;Meissen porcelain.&nbsp;At&nbsp;that&nbsp;time, porcelain was&nbsp;<strong>a highly prized luxury&nbsp;item<\/strong>, imported&nbsp;almost exclusively&nbsp;from Asia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1710, August the Strong established <strong>Europe\u2019s first porcelain manufactory <\/strong>in\u00a0Albrechtsburg\u00a0Castle,\u00a0Germany\u2019s oldest castle,<strong>\u00a0high above the rooftops of Meissen.<\/strong> Around 150 years later, production was\u00a0relocated\u00a0to its current site, just a short walk away.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meissen-porcelain-manufactory-a-look-behind-the-scenes\">Meissen Porcelain Manufactory: A Look Behind the Scenes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 600)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Frau bemalt Porzellanteller in der Porzelan-Manufaktur Meissen mit orangefarbenem Drachenmotiv.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-44021\" data-id=\"44021\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 600\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_Aufglasurmalerei-Mingdrache\u00a9.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_Aufglasurmalerei-Mingdrache\u00a9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_Aufglasurmalerei-Mingdrache\u00a9-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissen_Aufglasurmalerei-Mingdrache\u00a9-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">One of the most recognisable Meissen overglaze decorations is the Ming dragon motif. Photo: \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Zwei Frauen stehen in der Formensammlung der Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen, einem Lager mit Porzellanregalen.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-44024\" data-id=\"44024\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 600\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissem_Formenarchiv-2-\u00a9-MEISSEN.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissem_Formenarchiv-2-\u00a9-MEISSEN.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissem_Formenarchiv-2-\u00a9-MEISSEN-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan-Manufaktur-Meissem_Formenarchiv-2-\u00a9-MEISSEN-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Plaster moulds are made for each piece of porcelain and stored in the Meissen porcelain manufactory\u2019s mould archive. \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today the manufactory is&nbsp;almost as&nbsp;popular as the fine porcelain itself. A visit to the Meissen&nbsp;Theme World&nbsp;not only&nbsp;offers&nbsp;insight into the<strong>&nbsp;history of Meissen porcelain<\/strong>, but also the&nbsp;chance to see how it is made at close quarters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>guided tours of the&nbsp;workshop<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;visitors can watch skilled&nbsp;artisans at work, shaping raw porcelain paste into intricate works of art. The production process ranges from shaping the pieces&nbsp;on a foot-powered potter\u2019s wheel to underglaze and overglaze painting,&nbsp;all the way&nbsp;to applying the Meissen trademark&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;the&nbsp;famous&nbsp;crossed swords from the Saxon coat of arms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the two-hour special guided tour \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com\/en\/manufaktour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>manufacTOUR<\/strong><\/a>\u201d&nbsp;visitors can explore the full process of traditional porcelain making:&nbsp;from extracting porcelain clay (kaolin) in the manufactory\u2019s own mine to preparing the porcelain paste, model and mould making, painting, and firing in the kiln hall.&nbsp;Also worth seeing is the mould archive, with more than 700,000 moulds, which reflects over 315 years of the manufactory\u2019s history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-impressive-collection-the-meissen-porcelain-museum\">An impressive collection: the Meissen Porcelain Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true highlight\u00a0of the Meissen Theme World\u00a0is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.porzellan-museum.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0More than\u00a02,000 exhibits\u00a0from over three\u00a0centuries\u00a0showcase\u00a0the development of the manufactory and the diversity of its\u00a0craftsmanship.\u00a0The collection includes renowned objects such as the animal menagerie of August the Strong and the\u00a0exquisitely\u00a0painted table figurines that once adorned banquet tables at the Saxon court.\u00a0Regularly changing\u00a0special exhibitions\u00a0highlight new pieces.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-porcelain-workshops-and-culinary-delights\">Porcelain Workshops and Culinary Delights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Do-It-Yourself-\u00a9MEISSEN.jpg\" alt=\"Verschiedene Tassen, Pinsel und Farben auf Holztisch in einer Porzellanmalerei-Werkstatt\" class=\"wp-image-44027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Do-It-Yourself-\u00a9MEISSEN.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Do-It-Yourself-\u00a9MEISSEN-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Do-It-Yourself-\u00a9MEISSEN-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try your hand at porcelain painting and create your own Meissen mug. \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fancy working with porcelain paste yourself\u00a0\u2013\u00a0designing a vase, casting a\u00a0carafe\u00a0or painting a cup\u00a0\u2013\u00a0you can join one of the\u00a0<strong>creative workshops<\/strong>. Afterwards, take a break at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com\/en\/cuisine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 &amp; Restaurant Meissen<\/strong><\/a>, where Saxon classics are served \u2013 as\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0expect on fine Meissen porcelain.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0also worth stopping by the flagship store, which offers a wide selection of Meissen porcelain, from classic designs such as the iconic onion pattern to contemporary creations, limited editions and unique pieces developed in collaboration with international artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Kulinarik\u00a9MEISSEN.jpg\" alt=\"Dessert auf wei\u00dfem Porzellanteller mit goldener Verzierung\" class=\"wp-image-44032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Kulinarik\u00a9MEISSEN.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Kulinarik\u00a9MEISSEN-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Porzellan_Manufaktur-Meissen_Kulinarik\u00a9MEISSEN-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Caf\u00e9 &#038; Restaurant Meissen serves reimagined Saxon classics, speciality coffees and sweet treats such as cakes and desserts, all served on fine Meissen porcelain. \u00a9 MEISSEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"infobox\"><div class=\"infobox__text\"><p>Meissen Theme World<br \/>\nTalstr. 9<br \/>\n01662 Meissen<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: daily 9 am \u2013 5 pm<br \/>\nCaf\u00e9 Meissen: daily 11 am \u2013 4 pm<br \/>\nClosed: 24\u201326 December<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and information on guided tours and events can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">erlebniswelt-meissen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Meissen porcelain manufactory attracts visitors from all over the world and is one of Saxony\u2019s flagship attractions. For more than 315 years, Meissen porcelain has been produced here. At Europe\u2019s first porcelain manufactory, you can gain a unique insight into the fascinating world of white gold. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":44018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[52],"class_list":["post-44466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","tag-top-story-2-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.7 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Meissen porcelain manufactory - 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