Museum Paul Tétar van Elven

We had the pleasure of visiting the museum on the second day of Christmas when most of the other museums were not open. The house is very impressive and well maintained and it feels like you are truly stepping into another century! Our guide was very friendly and provided interesting information both about the painter and the house as well as the time period and changes that were made to the museum. If you find yourself in Delft, definitely stop by!

Very well done museum with lifestyle and art. Cozy and efficient place to learn about dutch painters.

This private museum showcases the once-upon-a-time beautiful & opulent residence of a talented Dutch painter and copy artist/painter Paul Tetar van Elven. They hold chamber music concerts at the Purple room from time to time. A pleasant place to spend a lazy afternoon.

A house turned into a museum showcasing, pottery, fashion statement and painting. It takes around 60 min to 90 minutes for a visit. Available on kaart.

This is a very niche museum, about a person who got rich from investing in the Dutch railway system, and displaying his collection of primarily porcelain and paintings. He had a keen sense of art and copied well known paintings like Rembrant's 'Nightwatch'. In this museum you get a lovely, personalised tour from an expert, who tells you a bit about living in a house during the 19th century. The guide relates stories about the often valuable collectibles and sometimes quirky art, giving an entertaining look at a bygone time. There is some unique porecelain from Japan and China that were brought by the Dutch East India Copany. One Dutch blue tile showed a scene of males being dressed in women's clothing and being hit as punishment. Apparently, it was a known scene in Arnhem about punishing corrupt politicians. We were very fortunate, our tour guide was knowledgeable, and delighted in explaining the contents of this impressive home, kept exactly as it was in the time of it's owner.

Visited this fantastic museum today! This is a great place which isn't very large but lots of details to see. Also the volunteers in the museum are very nice and passionate. It's a really nice museum worth visiting if going to Delft.

Nice little museum with private collection of local artists and porcelain. Staff was very welcoming helpful and enthusiastic. Recommend

It was an amazing experience that takes you back in time and allows you to peek into life from different times. Definatrly worth the visit