Porselensmuseet
Museum in Porsgrunn about the history of Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik (porcelain factory), with a PP exhibition, a workshop and guided tours of the factory.
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About the museum
Porselensmuseet in Porsgrunn tells the story of Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik. The factory was founded in 1887, and more than 130 years later porcelain is still made in Porsgrunn. The museum opened in 2015 and celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2025.
Visitors can experience a world of craftsmanship, history, decors and models, where tradition is combined with digital technology. In the museum's workshop you can throw your own ceramic pieces, and courses and workshops in porcelain painting and ceramics are offered for both children and adults.
The museum is next to the PP factory outlet, and the auction hall that sells old PP porcelain is close by. Guided tours can be booked, and a visit to the factory's production room is part of the tour, so you can see how the porcelain is shaped, fired and decorated. The museum also runs a stroll across the old PP site.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the history of Porsgrund porcelain
- Guided tour including a visit to PP's production room
- Workshop where you can throw your own ceramic pieces
- Courses in porcelain painting and ceramics
- Factory outlet and auction hall nearby
Permanent exhibition
- Porsgrund porselens unike historie – Exhibition and guided tour on Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik from the first firing in 1887 and well-known designers such as Tias Eckhoff and Nora Gulbrandsen.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Telemark museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 120 |
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| Children & teens | NOK 60free up to age 2 · Children under 3 enter free of charge. |
Telemark museum has an annual pass. Guided tours for groups of at least 10 people can be booked on +47 35 54 45 00 or post@telemark.museum.no (Monday–Friday 9:00–15:00).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
A children's workshop, a Christmas workshop and a ceramics workshop are held regularly, and there are teaching programmes for nurseries and schools.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The PP factory outlet is in the same building.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by booking for at least 10 people, including a visit to the factory. The museum also offers “Jakten på det hvite gull” (The Hunt for the White Gold), a porcelain walk in Porsgrunn town centre for pre-booked groups. |
