Muzeum Porcelany Śląskiej w Tułowicach

About the museum

The museum operates on the site of the former porcelain factory in Tułowice, which was set up at the end of the 19th century by the Schlegelmilch family, linked to Suhl in Thuringia. Before 1945 the plant was one of the largest porcelain works in Silesia; its products reached European markets and, in the first decades of the 20th century, above all the United States. After the war the factory was taken over by the state, resumed production, and in 1951 began manufacturing table porcelain (porcelit). Production ended in 2001.

The buildings, restored after nine years of conservation work, were opened in April 2024 as a museum run by the Foundation for the Protection of Silesia's Industrial Heritage, which also looks after other technology museums in Upper and Lower Silesia.

The historic interiors display the wares of a dozen or so Silesian factories and manufactories, often the only surviving traces of these works. Visitors pass through the former rooms of management, accounting and marketing, and through salons with porcelain in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and modernist styles. A particularly unusual part of the exhibition is the preserved design studio where the patterns for the vessels were created. The visit is accompanied by music chosen to match each era, and the museum holds workshops in decorating porcelain and ceramics, including in the Opole pattern.

Highlights

• Wares from a dozen Silesian porcelain factories, including Tułowice, Wałbrzych and Stary Zdrój
• Authentic design studio of the factory
• Salons with porcelain in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and modernist styles
• Workshops in decorating porcelain with the Opole pattern and in ceramics
• Guided tour included in the ticket price

Permanent exhibition

• Wystawa stała Muzeum Porcelany Śląskiej – Wares from a dozen Silesian porcelain factories and manufactories, shown in the restored interiors of the former factory in Tułowice together with the preserved design studio.

Founded

2024

Operated by

Fundacja Ochrony Dziedzictwa Przemysłowego Śląska

Admission & discounts

The ticket includes a guided tour lasting about 60 minutes. Workshops for children and young people cost from PLN 67 per person.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum's website gives no information on accessibility for people with disabilities; if needed, it is advisable to contact reception before the visit.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Workshops in decorating ceramics and porcelain and baking workshops are available for children and young people, including for birthday groups. Children visit the museum under adult supervision.

Getting there & parking

The museum is about 10 km from the Opole Zachód exit of the A4 motorway.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

On site there is the Porcelain Café (own baked goods, regional beer and cider), a museum shop with porcelain and regional literature, and bicycle hire during the museum's opening hours.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 80 guests.

For hire are the Ballroom in the former pattern room (about 80 people), the Technology Room on the ground floor (about 20 people) and an outdoor area of 300 m²; catering is possible. Offers on request: porcelana@muzeatechniki.pl.

Plan your visit