Keramikmuseum Matzendorf
Ceramics museum in the former parsonage of Matzendorf, with two centuries of Matzendorf and Aedermannsdorf ceramics; open on the first Sunday of every month.
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About the museum
For over two centuries, Matzendorf in the Solothurn Thal was a center of ceramics production. From 1798 the manufactory made faience and earthenware; later, fireproof brown tableware and stove tiles were added. In the "Von der Mühll" era (1927–1959), the artist Benno Geiger headed the art ceramics department from 1934 to 1959. Until 2004 there were also productions by the Tonwarenfabrik Aedermannsdorf and the Rössler AG.
The association Freunde der Matzendorfer Keramik (Friends of Matzendorf Ceramics) was founded in 1988 to collect, research and exhibit objects from Matzendorf and Aedermannsdorf. Since 2006 the Keramikmuseum has been housed in the former parsonage at Kirchstrasse 20. Together with the Maria-Felchlin collection, it is considered the most important ceramics collection in the canton of Solothurn; about 70 loans from national museums complement its own holdings.
The association also takes care of the scholarly study of the collection, for example with the 2022 publication "100 typische Matzendorfer Keramiken 1798–1845". In 2024 it received the Solothurn cantonal award for cultural heritage care.
Highlights
- Matzendorf faience and earthenware from 1798
- Fireproof brown tableware and stove tiles
- Art ceramics by Benno Geiger (1934–1959)
- Products of the Tonwarenfabrik Aedermannsdorf and Rössler AG
- Audio guide and guided tour on the first Sunday of the month
Permanent exhibition
- Matzendorfer und Aedermannsdorfer Keramik 1798–2004 – Faience, stoneware, fireproof tableware and stove tiles from the Matzendorf manufactory and the Tonwarenfabrik Aedermannsdorf, complemented by art ceramics by Benno Geiger.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Verein Freunde der Matzendorfer Keramik
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Group visits and guided tours by registration; the price depends on the group size. |
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Admission is free; the association welcomes a voluntary donation. The guided tour and audio guide on the first Sunday are free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Matzendorf Schulen
Postal bus to the Matzendorf Schulen stop.
By car
Parking available
Parking is available at the nearby Coop.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | On the first Sunday of the month, a guided tour in German takes place shortly after opening; those who prefer to explore on their own can use an audio guide. Group registration at +41 62 394 24 41. |
