The Porcelain Museum in Wałbrzych

The Porcelain Museum in Wałbrzych, established in 1908 as the Altertumsmuseum für das Waldenburger Gebirgsland, has a rich history connected with regional collections and architecture. Initially located in the representative Alberti Palace, after World War II, the museum's collections were protected by local authorities. The first post-war curator was Marek Sagan, who organized the museum's re-exhibition, which opened in 1947. The museum was nationalized in 1949, and in 1975 it gained the status of a District Museum, encompassing the newly established Wałbrzych Voivodeship. After a renovation in 2015, the museum was transformed into the Porcelain Museum, focusing on a collection of over 10,000 objects specializing in Silesian porcelain, with particular emphasis on Wałbrzych factories and European manufacturers. Part of the exhibition refers to the style of the former residence, using collections of paintings, furniture, and artistic crafts. The museum also presents contemporary Polish painting and ceramics from the 1950s and 1960s. As part of its activities, the museum operates various departments, including Ceramics, Art, City and Regional History, as well as a Library and an Education and Promotion Department. The museum was entered into the State Register of Museums in 2002, highlighting its importance on Poland's cultural map.