--- title: "The Dresden Porcelain Collection" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/the-dresden-porcelain-collection" description: "The porcelain collection belongs to the Dresden State Art Collections and is located in the Zwinger. It is owed to the passion of Augustus the Strong for the \"white gold\", who even traded some of his soldiers for Chinese porcelain. On display are some 20,000 works of art, including the finest porcelain pieces from China and Japan acquired by the Elector of Saxony, as well as unique Saxon pieces from the Meissen porcelain manufactory." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2726993/dd6ea63b1b598e8c5b214e37eeea9ae2f2b6d9ca24db93a25db09ecd15697569/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share The Dresden Porcelain Collection ================================ - Museum/art collection - Porcelain pavilion in the Dresden Zwinger, baroque architecture, surrounded by a well-tended garden. Die Porzellansammlung ist ein Teil der staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden. The porcelain collection belongs to the Dresden State Art Collections and is located in the Zwinger. It is owed to the passion of Augustus the Strong for the "white gold", who even traded some of his soldiers for Chinese porcelain. On display are some 20,000 works of art, including the finest porcelain pieces from China and Japan acquired by the Elector of Saxony, as well as unique Saxon pieces from the Meissen porcelain manufactory. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** ****Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**** - Access to exhibitions via wheelchair lift (door 90 cm, space of 94x148 cm for turning a wheelchair) with bell - The Ticket office and the exhibition area “Böttgersaal” are not accessible - An accompanying person is recommended - Guided tours for blind, visually impaired or deaf guests and visitors with learning difficulties on request Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities Read more Directions & Parking facilities Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel Streetcar lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12 and bus lines 62, 94 to Postplatz Barrier-free access Step-free access is possible via Theaterplatz and via the Zwingerhof (elevator next to the entrance to the museums). Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland Nearby ------ View on map Contact Sophienstraße 01067 Dresden