When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from December 4, 2026, to March 14, 2027.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular museum admission is 6 euros for adults, 5 euros reduced. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the museum located?

In the Museum at Wittelsbach Castle Friedberg, Schlossstraße 21, 86316 Friedberg.

Is the museum barrier-free?

There is an elevator and restrooms. However, as a historic building, not every area is wheelchair accessible.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours, themed tours, and mediation and workshop formats.

Can you arrive by public transport?

From Friedberg train station, you can reach the castle in about 15 minutes on foot.

Fine Porcelain and Moving Family History at Wittelsbach Castle Friedberg

Name: Beyond the Plate. From Bavaria to the World
Start: 2026-12-04T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-14T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum im Wittelsbacher Schloss Friedberg

Fine Porcelain, Great Journeys: An Exhibition on Craftsmanship, Home, and Cosmopolitanism

At the Museum in the Wittelsbach Castle Friedberg, the special exhibition Beyond the Plate. From Bavaria to the World combines artistic precision with a moving family and economic history. The exhibit tells the story of fine porcelain, elaborate gold etching techniques, and a Bavarian-Bohemian biography that questions displacement, new beginnings, and international success. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/sonderausstellung/))

Porcelain as a Carrier of Memory

The focus is on porcelain, documents, and visual materials from a family whose story begins in 1921 in the fashionable Karlovy Vary and finds a new starting point in Bavaria after 1946. The exhibition makes visible how hand painting, refinement, and decorative design create not only aesthetic quality but also cultural continuity. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/sonderausstellung/))

Displacement, Reconstruction, and International Reach

The presentation highlights the fate of the Sudeten Germans in the 80th anniversary year of their displacement and shows how a new entrepreneurial perspective arose from loss. From the region of Friedberg and later Haunstetten, the renewed establishment of a business succeeded, which eventually exported its high-quality products far beyond Europe. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/sonderausstellung/))

Material, Technique, and Museum Education

Particularly impressive is the look at gold etching work, hand painting, and a preserved pattern book with decors from the 1920s. The Museum in the Wittelsbach Castle Friedberg connects this examination of the works with cultural-historical context and makes the exhibition a place of learning for art lovers, families, and school classes. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/sonderausstellung/))

The Museum as a Place of Discovery

The museum itself complements the exhibition with a strong permanent exhibition on castle and city history, Friedberg clocks, faience, archaeology, and religious art. Additionally, there are interactive stations, audio guides in several languages, and museum education offerings that make the visit vivid and accessible. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Beyond the Plate. From Bavaria to the World is an exhibition for all who do not just want to view craftsmanship but also understand cultural connections. Those who want to experience porcelain, design history, and European memory culture in a precisely curated show should firmly plan this date in Friedberg. ([museum-friedberg.de](https://museum-friedberg.de/sonderausstellung/))