Culture, Art, Adventure
Those who are on their way to Herend can catch sight of the special, stately building complex accommodating the Porcelanium Visitor Centre right from a distance. It goes without saying that the mission of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory is also evident from here: to provide, apart from producing fine porcelain, ideal conditions for popularising this special profession and technology as well as to pass on the tradition of applied arts.
Since the year 1999 this has been the home of the Minimanufactory, where visitors can get an insight into the secrets of porcelain-making. If you would like to become a porcelain maker, even if just for a little time, take the raw porcelain paste or the painting brush into your hands, and the workshops will give your imagination free flight.
The Victoria Brand Shop is located in the side-wing opposite the Minimanufactory. The Porcelain Museum offers a permanent exhibition and temporary shows, renewed in every season, to highlight the history of the Manufactory. Coming back from the trip to porcelain world, visitors can take pleasure in the catering facilities offered by the Apicius Restaurant and Café and the Paletta Restaurant.
OPENING HOURS 2024
PORCELANIUM VISITOR CENTRE
From 1 November 2024
| MINIMANUFACTORY |
closed |
|
| PORCELAIN MUSEUM |
closed |
|
| APICIUS CAFÉ |
Thursday–Friday |
10:00–16:00 |
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Saturday |
10:00–14:00 |
APICIUS RESTAURANT
Groups of more than 4 people are welcome from Tuesday to Friday by prior arrangement.
Groups of more than 10 people are welcome on Saturday and Sunday by prior arrangement.
Reservation deadline: no later than 1 week before arrival.
Phone: +36 88/523-235
Email: apicius@herend.com
VICTORIA BRAND SHOP
From 1 November 2024
|
Monday–Friday |
9:00–17:00 |
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Saturday |
9:00–14:00 |
|
Sunday |
closed |
OPERATING DAYS AND CLOSURES
MINIMANUFACTORY, PORCELAIN MUSEUM AND APICIUS CAFÉ
| FIRST OPENING DAY IN 2024 | 27 March WED |
| 29 March 2024 GOOD FRIDAY | open |
| 30 March 2024 HOLY SATURDAY | open |
| 31 March 2024 EASTER SUNDAY | closed |
| 1 April 2024 EASTER MONDAY | open |
| 1 May 2024 WED | open |
| 19 May 2024 PENTECOST | open |
| 20 May 2024 PENTECOST | closed |
| 17 – 18 August 2024 SAT – SUN |
open |
| 19 August 2024 MON | closed |
| 20 August 2024 TUE | open |
| 23 October 2024 WED | closed |
| 1 November 2024 FRI | closed |
VICTORIA BRAND SHOP
| 15 March 2024 FRI | closed |
| 29 March 2024 GOOD FRIDAY | closed |
| 30 March 2024 HOLY SATURDAY | open |
| 31 March – 1 April 2024 EASTER | closed |
| 1 May 2024 WED | closed |
| 19 – 20 May 2024 PENTECOST | closed |
| 20 August 2024 TUE | closed |
| 23 October 2024 WED | closed |
| 1 November 2024 FRI | closed |
| 24, 25, 26 December 2024 CHRISTMAS | closed |
| 27, 28, 30 December 2024 FRI, SAT, MON | open |
| 31 December 2024 TUE | closed |
| 1 January 2025 WED | closed |
ENTRANCE FEES 2024
Visit to the Minimanufactory INCL. GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE and visit to the Porcelain Museum
| Adult: | 5 900 HUF |
| Student (6-18 years): | 3 500 HUF |
| Student & Apicius Café menu (6-18 years): | 4 000 HUF |
| Family (2 parents with children): | 10 900 HUF |
The adult ticket (visit to the Minimanufactory and the Porcelain Museum) includes a bonus coupon, which can be exchanged for coffee or tea or mineral water at the Apicius Café. The family ticket and the student ticket do not include a drink.
Student & Apicius Café menu including visit to the Minimanufactory and the Porcelain Museum as well as homemade biscuits with 1 chocolate milk/cappuccino/tea served at the Apicius Café. This service is available by pre-booking.
Student group rates
Student groups including at least 20 persons receive 5% discount on the entrance fee. Each student group adult leader receives a student ticket.
Free of charge
Children under 6 years
CREATIVE WORKSHOP
| Porcelain rose-making (30 min.): | 3 500 HUF |
| Porcelain figurine-assembling (30 min.): | 3 500 HUF |
| Herend motifs with watercolour painting (30 min.): | 3 000 HUF |
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Porcelain painting course for hobbyist porcelain painters: |
One-day course fee |
| Photo/video ticket: | 2 000 HUF |
| Photo/video ticket for groups of 10 people or more: | 6 000 HUF |
All prices include VAT.
Payment options at the front office of the Minimanufactory: HUF, EUR, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, JCB).
GUIDED TOURS
The Minimanufactory can be visited within a ca. 40-minute guided tour including film projection. Visitors may choose Hungarian or English language tours (language selection below). Individual visitors have also the opportunity to join pre-booked groups, which may require a short wait. The last guided tour departs at 16:20.
On preliminary request, we provide guided tours at the Porcelain Museum in Hungarian and English.
| Hungarian language tour: | 5 000 HUF / group |
| English language tour: | 10 000 HUF / group |
MAP
View us on the map to make sure you can find us and all the sights you wish to see.
The building complexes belonging to us are located in the town centre, all in one area, flanking the high street. Behind the Porcelanium is a big parking lot and toilets offering restroom facilities for visitors. There is a fountain in front of the Porcelanium along with benches where you can have a moment of rest in between events. The ornamental lions sporting typical Herend decoration provide an excellent photo opportunity while being an unusually interesting sight.
BE OUR GUEST, VISIT US IN HEREND!
CONTACT
PORCELANIUM VISITOR CENTRE
Minimanufactory
Kossuth Lajos u. 139, 8440 Herend, Hungary
Phone: +36 88/523-231
Mobile: +36 20/378-38-87
Email: porcelanium.cassa@herend.com
Herend Porcelain Museum
Kossuth Lajos u. 138, 8440 Herend, Hungary
Phone: +36 88/523-197
Email: attila.kramlik@herend.com
Apicius Restaurant and Café
Kossuth Lajos u. 137, 8440 Herend, Hungary
Phone: +36 88/523-235
Email: apicius@herend.com
Victoria Brand Shop
Kossuth Lajos u. 135, 8440 Herend, Hungary
Phone: +36 88/523-223
Email: victoriashop@herend.com
