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400 Years ago the first Dutch East India Company ships arrived back in Holland filled with the Chinese blue and white porcelain. This porcelain became very popular among affluent families such as the European Royals. When the import of Chinese porcelain declined as a result of civil wars in China, the Dutch potteries seized the opportunity and developed their own version of this blue and white porcelain. This resulted in the birth of Delft Blue in the Netherlands. Nowadays, Delft Blue is one of the true Dutch icons.
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1 Hour audio tour in 8 possible languages
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Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Delft, The Netherlands
Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Delft, The Netherlands From the approximately 32 potteries that were founded in the 17th Century, Royal Delft, established in 1653, is the only remaining Delftware factory left in Delft. It is a national heritage and a must-see when visiting Holland! Here, the renowned Royal Delftware is still entirely hand painted according to centuries-old tradition. In 1919 the company was awarded the prefix ‘Royal’ confi rming its special relationship with the Dutch Royal family. For generations the Dutch Royal family have been true admirers of Royal Delftware.
Nowadays Royal Delft is not only a factory for Delft Blue and a knowledge institute for ceramics, but also a museum. When visiting Royal Delft you discover the complete history and the production process of Delft Blue and Royal Delft in an audiovisual presentation. You witness a painter at work and are introduced to the other two icons of Delft in the themed chambers: the dining room of Johannes Vermeer, the famous 17th century painter from Delft and the Royal Chambers containing the collection of Orange Ceramics that has been produced over the centuries for the Dutch Royal family. In the museum, you can admire the collection of antique and modern pieces of Delft Blue earthenware and in the factory you can witness the authentic production process. In the showroom a comprehensive collection of hand painted earthenware by Royal Delft and a collection of souvenirs is on show.
Royal Delft offers workshops during which you can try your hand at painting Delft Blue. Overlooking the beautiful courtyard the Brasserie serves delicious coffee, tea, lunches and High Teas. Tours are available in various languages.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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rubyBedfordNY
09 Nov 2024
Went while on a Viking ship tour. We only had one hour and the guide showed us the factory area but only two people were working. The painter seemed completely uninterested in talking to us. When we left the factory
Area, we entered the exhibit areas and were rushed right through to the gift shop. The docent never even suggested the displays and lovely exhibits with videos. Then poof he was gone.
lyndac00per
08 Nov 2024
We had a trip here when on an international meeting in Delft so about 18 of us, all different nationalities. We had a private tour guide in english. The tour of the building. museum and factory was excellent - very informative and lots to see.
There is a good shop.
Do have the afternoon tea - it is amazing. Huge amounts of sweet and savoury food with plenty of tea too.
Highly recommended as a must do if you are Delft. Delft is only 30 minutes on train from Schipol airport.
travelicious_j82
18 Oct 2024
Es hat viel Spaß gemacht, durch das Museum/die Fabrik zu laufen. Schöne Ausstellungsstücke, besonders die Bilder haben mir gefallen. 15 Euro Eintritt fand ich auch in Ordnung.
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