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Experience christmas at Royal Delft

During the winter months, Royal Delft embraces the warmth and magic of the holiday season. Complete your museum visit with one of our festive christmas activities and step into a world of craftsmanship, history, and wintery charm.

From creative workshops to special evening events and beautifully decorated spaces, there’s plenty to do and discover. Below you’ll find an overview of all the christmas activities you can enjoy with us this winter.

Get inspired, be enchanted by the holiday spirit, and turn your visit to Royal Delft into a magical winter outing.

An Evening with Royal Delft 

€49,50 per person

On Saturday, December 13 and Friday, December 19, we’ll open our doors in the evening for a warm and elegent experience. Let yourself be taken on a special journey through the museum as you enjoy refined finger food, a delicate sweet treat, and a selection of perfectly paired drinks, all served at surprising spots throughout the building.

This evening is designed for those looking for something different: a cultural night out in a warm, elegant setting away from the crowds, but with plenty of ambiance and attention to detail.

Doors are open between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The evening ends around 9:30 PM.
This event is exclusively for adults.

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Christmas High Tea

€39,50 per person

Come to Brasserie1653 and treat yourself to an unforgettable Delft Blue Christmas High Tea. You’ll be served a beautiful tiered stand filled with a variety of delights, including classic scones with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of flavorful cakes, and elegant petit fours. Naturally, an extensive selection of teas completes the experience.

The Christmas High Tea lasts approximately 75 minutes and is available from December 7 through January 11.
Please note: a vegan option is not available.

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Kerstornament workshop

Christmas painting workshop 

€60.50 per person, including shipping, excluding museum entrance.

Want to paint your own Delft Blue Christmas ornament? This is possible during the Christmas painting workshop. During this painting workshop you can choose from a Christmas bell, ball or drop. You can select which item you want to paint when booking the workshop.

Unleash your creativity and paint with traditional black paint. When fired, the color changes to the well-known Delft Blue.

After painting, the ornament will be glazed and fired in our factory, which takes approximately 5-6 weeks.From January 1, 2025, shipping within the Netherlands is included. For Europe, a surcharge of €8 applies. For destinations outside Europe, a surcharge of €27 applies. For the USA, the surcharge is €65 per ornament. 

Christmas Painting Workshops will be held on November 9, 16, 23, 29 and December 7. All workshops start at 2:00 PM and are limited to a maximum of 24 participants. Be sure to book early to reserve your spot!

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