Experience · Porsgrunn
One-Day Ticket to the Porcelain Museum - Telemark Museum
★ 4.4 · 14 reviewsBy Telemark museum
This visit takes you through a key chapter in Norway’s industrial and design history. At the Porcelain Museum, you'll explore exhibitions detailing the evolution of Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik from its founding in 1887 to today.
Learn how raw materials are shaped, fired, and decorated to become timeless tableware. The iconic pattern – a blue-and-white motif hand-painted since the factory’s beginning – remains in production and is one of the highlights of the visit.
You'll also discover how designers like Nora Gulbrandsen and Tias Eckhoff shaped the factory's artistic profile. For both adults and children, workshops are available where you can try painting your own porcelain piece – a hands-on way to engage with the craft.
Highlights
- See how porcelain is shaped, fired, and decorated at Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik.
- Learn about the iconic the blue and white stripe pattern, hand-painted in Porsgrunn since the 1800s.
- Join a creative workshop to paint your own porcelain item and take home a unique souvenir (extra cost 130 NOK per person).
What's included
- Admission to the Porcelain Museum in Porsgrunn.
- Exhibition access covering 135 years of factory and design history.
- Self-guided museum tour with over 1,000 historical objects on display.
- Porcelain painting workshop (Please note, with an extra cost of 130 NOK).
Good to know
Summer 2026: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Starting September 1, 2026: Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The museum is located next to the active porcelain factory and on-site shop. Visitors may view production areas and purchase porcelain items during opening hours.
Meeting point
Porselensvegen 6b, 3920 Porsgrunn
Tickets & options
Entrance ticket
⏱ 5 hStarts 11:00Runs Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
from NOK 0- Child0-3 yearsNOK 0 each
- Child4-17 yearsNOK 60 each
- AdultNOK 120 each
Entrance ticket
⏱ 5 hStarts 11:00Runs Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
from NOK 0- Child0-3 yearsNOK 0 each
- Child4-17 yearsNOK 60 each
Availability
September 2026
October 2026
Bookable dayPick a date
from NOK 60 per person
Next available Thu, Oct 1
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