Porcelain Museum in Kyiv

Porcelain is a fragile material, which, however, has a long history. The first products from it were created in the 7th century. in China. For a long time, the tradition of making porcelain dishes was kept secret. However, later they spread throughout the world and turned into one of the art forms. Not only dishes were made from the material, but also figurines or dolls, each of which remained unique and especially valuable.

The well-known Ukrainian journalist Oleksandr Shvets managed to visit almost 100 countries of the world during his life. And in each of them he looked for rare porcelain items. And not simple, but with history. Such that they could be added to your collection. Not surprisingly, over time, the number of figurines in the collection has grown to four and a half thousand. Then it was decided to share this beauty with the people of Kiev and guests of the capital. From this idea, the Porcelain Museum in Kyiv arose. Today he opens the door to everyone who wants to touch the art of creating beautiful porcelain figurines.

Porcelain Museum in Kyiv: discover a new art form

The museum in Kyiv has a unique collection of porcelain and has no analogues in Ukraine and many European countries. Today there are more than 1500 different exhibits stored in four spacious halls. The very atmosphere of the museum fascinates from the very first seconds. The figures look both fragile and strong at the same time. And each of them tells its own story.

Porcelain exhibits of figures are presented in plot stories, which makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale or cartoon. Why can the Museum of World Porcelain in Kyiv be called unique? Nothing similar in scale exists either in the capital or in Ukraine. Each item on the shelves is unique and handcrafted by legendary artisans. The founder of the museum brought porcelain figures from around the world:

• Japan;
• China;
• France;
• Italy;
• Spain;
• Germany;
• Austria;
• the Netherlands;
• Denmark;
• England.

Of course, the leading place in the museum exposition is occupied by the works of the most famous Ukrainian masters. Why visit our museum? In addition to seeing the largest collections of porcelain figures, you can also:

• to go on an exciting excursion and learn a lot of interesting things about the art of porcelain and the history of the material;
• be inspired by the beautiful and relax your soul - the museum has a special atmosphere that allows you to forget about everyday problems and troubles.

Today we all live in a difficult time of martial law. Therefore, it is important for people to be distracted and see at least crumbs of beauty that would give rise to a sense of confidence in our victory and faith in Ukraine. For Alexander Shvets, the porcelain collection was once only a dream. Today, the dream has become a reality, which can please the eyes of museum visitors.

Who should visit the Porcelain Museum in Kyiv

The museum is open to both adults and children. Tours are interesting for all ages. After all, the museum employs experienced specialists who know how to attract attention and interest even those visitors who are not familiar with the art of creating porcelain figures.
Moreover, there are preferential conditions for students and students. The same as for ATO fighters, combatants, disabled people and pensioners.

And for our youngest visitors of preschool age, as well as orphans and pupils of orphanages and boarding schools, admission to the museum is absolutely free.

How to find the Porcelain Museum

Another reason to see what porcelain figures look like is the location of the museum. It is located in the heart of the capital. Just a 10-minute walk from the metro station Kontraktova Plosha.

Other attractions and establishments are nearby. So you can definitely plan an interesting leisure time for yourself on the weekend, making walking routes along Podil.

How to get to the Porcelain Museum in Kyiv

All you have to do to enjoy the beauty of porcelain in the museum's collection is to purchase an entrance ticket. It costs only 350 UAH and provides access to all halls. Thanks to a special approach to working with visitors, it is possible to create an atmosphere of calm and privacy. No more than 25 people can be in the halls at the same time. That is why we recommend pre-registration. However, you can also visit the exhibition and see the exhibits of porcelain figures on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you want to learn something new about porcelain and hear interesting fascinating stories from guides, it is best to sign up for group tours - they are formed in advance. To do this, contact the museum staff. Each participant of the tour will be informed separately about the schedule of events.

The Porcelain Museum is a great opportunity to have fun for the whole family. We have a special family rate, according to which two adults and one child can view the collection for 700 UAH. It is also an excellent solution for teachers organizing cultural holidays for schoolchildren. In this case, a group tour will be relevant.

Discover the beauty and sophistication of porcelain. The museum presents elegant examples of handmade robots that will not leave you indifferent. Or maybe even inspire you to create your own collection.