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Celebrate summer at Royal Delft Museum

Whether you’re planning a fun family day out, looking to discover Dutch heritage, or simply wish to enjoy lunch in our charming courtyard garden, Royal Delft Museum offers an inspiring summer experience. Discover our special summer activities and be captivated by the world of world-famous Delft Blue.

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What’s on this summer

Make your visit this summer even more memorable with our special summer activities. Throughout the summer holidays, we offer creative workshops and inspiring experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether you’d like to get creative yourself or simply enjoy everything Royal Delft has to offer, there’s something for everyone to experience this summer.

Summer activities

EXCLUSIVE TOUR

Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour

Go behind the scenes at the only factory where authentic Delft Blue has been handcrafted since 1653. Discover this living heritage, meet the artisans, and experience the craftsmanship and production process up close.

  • Every Wednesday and Sunday, from July 29 to August 30, at 10:00AM
SUMMER BREAK WORKSHOP

Design, Punch, and Paint Your Own Tile

Summer Break Workshop: Design, Punch, and Paint Your Own Tile

  • 24, 29 July and 7,12 August | 2PM - 3:30PM
  • Children's workshop
FREE

Miffy Scavenger Hunt

Can you find all 7 hidden miffys? Explore the museum together, answer the questions along the way, and uncover the secret word.

  • Daily
  • Activity
WORKSHOP

Painting workshop

Experience for yourself how the world-famous Delft Blue is made

  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • Workshop
knolvaasje workshop
WORKSHOP

Traditional bulb vase painting workshop

Traditional bulb vase painting workshop where you can decorate your own bulb vase.

  • 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 26 September
  • Workshop
WORKSHOP

Traditional plate painting workshop

Traditional plate painting workshop where you can decorate your own plate.

  • 17 May, 6 June, 10, 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 26 September
EXHIBITION

Urban Blue – from Bricks to Tiles

Experience how centuries-old Delft Blue tradition meets expressive street art in Urban Blue – from Bricks to Tiles, a unique exhibition where craftsmanship and urban culture inspire one another.

  • March 7 to August 23
  • Exhibition
    Tentoonstelling
FREE

Urban Blue Mural

The Artists return for a second residency from February 23 to March 7 to create a mural on the side of our building.

  • Always accessible
  • Activity
FREE

Urban Blue: Kids activity book

Let the kids discover the new exhibition Urban Blue with our interactive activity booklet.

  • Daily
  • Activiteit
    Activity
  • Children
    Kinderen
CHILDREN

Children’s audiotour

  • Daily
  • Activity
  • Children
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Complete your visit

Take a moment to relax after your museum visit in our charming courtyard garden. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a leisurely lunch, afternoon tea, or a refreshing drink. Before you leave, be sure to visit our shop, where you’ll find beautifully hand-painted Delft Blue collections and unique gifts.

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