200 years of Herend Porcelain Manufactory

200 years of Herend Porcelain Manufactory

2026. May 12.

The Fischer Emil Museum, established in the Meszleny Castle in Velence, Hungary, has been ceremoniously opened, and could develop into a new, important venue for Hungarian applied arts and porcelain culture in the future.

The institution is named after art collector and patron Emil Fischer, whose work was closely linked to the popularization of Hungarian porcelain art.

The museum’s first temporary exhibition pays tribute to the 200-year-old Herend Porcelain Manufactory, placing special emphasis on the history and international success of handmade Herend porcelain. Rare and iconic Herend pieces, traditional patterns, and installations are on display showcasing the artisanal techniques of the Manufactory’s masters. Visitors are offered an insight into the two-century history and cultural significance of Herend Porcelain Manufactory.

The exhibition pays special attention to how Herend porcelain became one of the best-known international symbols of Hungarian applied arts.

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