The Porcelain Museum – a journey through craft and history
Experience 140 years of Norwegian porcelain history.
In the heart of Porsgrund Porcelain Factory, you'll find the Porcelain Museum – a unique museum that takes you on a fascinating journey through the factory's rich history. Here you'll encounter beautiful porcelain objects, inspiring films, and exciting digital installations that tell the story of over 140 years of Norwegian porcelain production.
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Opening Hours:
Thursday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
Contact:
Phone: 35 54 45 00
Email: post@telemark.museum.no
A shop full of design treasures
In the museum's own design shop, you'll find a variety of beautiful products – perfect gifts for a confirmation, an anniversary, or a wedding. In addition, we have changing exhibitions showcasing unique designs and historical porcelain objects.
Fun for kids – learn through play
Every weekend and during holidays, we organize fun activities for children. With our specially designed activity booklet, little ones can explore the museum in an interactive and engaging way. A perfect activity for the whole family!
Visit us for a guided tour
Telemark Museum offers guided tours of the factory for groups of at least 10 people. Here you'll get an exclusive look behind the scenes and learn more about the art of porcelain.
Advance booking is required. Prices and more information can be found here.
Welcome to the Porcelain Museum – a place where history and craftsmanship meet!
Visit the Porcelain Museum
The Porcelain Museum in Porsgrunn is a fascinating destination that offers visitors insight into over 130 years of porcelain tradition. The museum, located next door to Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, showcases the development from the first firing in 1887 to today's production, where the iconic straw pattern is still painted by hand. Through exhibitions featuring over 1,000 objects combined with digital installations, one can learn about the factory's rich history and how tradition and technology go hand in hand in porcelain production.
A visit to the Porcelain Museum also offers guided tours that include a glimpse into the factory itself, where one can see how porcelain is created, fired, and decorated. For families with children, there are creative activities where children can design and decorate their own porcelain cup or plate. With a charming museum shop and café in the idyllic Gatehouse by the river, the Porcelain Museum is a great excursion destination for both history enthusiasts and families.