Royal Delft

A beautiful experience! Seeing the history of the blue pottery was fascinating, but the real highlight was the café in the middle (Brasserie 1653). Sitting in the courtyard garden felt like absolute heaven—so peaceful and green. You must try the cappuccino; it is delicious and served in their stunning, signature Delft Blue cups. A perfect, artistic break!

This is a very nice museum to learn the art and history of blue pottery in Netherlands. This takes you back to time when it started and how it evolved. There are variety of master pieces of tiles, pots, decors and many more. There is small factory as well. You can also see the artists live handpainting and explaining the process. If you want to join a workshop then book your ticket in advance. Very nice small museum filled with rich history.

The Royal Delft museum is a really nice place for a short day-time program if you're visiting Delft. There is an exhibition from the techniques used in the process to modern art pieces. The building has a beautiful garden in the middle, which was unfortunately closed. We spent about an hour in the museum. They also have a sizable gift shop, where you can place orders or buy already-made pieces. They currently sell really beautiful christmas ornaments for 20-25€.

We scheduled half day in Delft and I felt that this museum would be a must-go and it surely is. The opportunity of a glimpse of the workshop area is amazing. It was an enjoyable trip getting some knowledge of Dutch porcelain history, appreciation of beautiful porcelain art pieces. It is open on Monday which is a bonus.

From its history on how the Dutch people copied the idea of blue pottery from Chinese, the guided tour on how the designs are made on porcelain with charcoal and chemical reaction gives blue colour was interesting. Overall it was short but nice guided tour and fun to learn. The place is worth exploring if you are visiting Delft and interested in blue pottery. There is a nice souvenir shop with lots of varieties if you want to purchase.

Visited *Royal Delft* as part of a tour group, and it was an incredible experience! The demo showcasing their iconic hand-painted ceramic work was absolutely awesome—mind-boggling to see the skill and precision that goes into each piece. The artistry behind their famous blue-and-white Delftware is truly remarkable. The tour was engaging, and the museum beautifully highlights the history and craftsmanship. A must-visit for anyone near Delft! Highly recommend!

The museum made a deeply favourable impression. The collection is exquisitely beautiful: delicate, refined, and quietly magnificent. One senses great care, taste, and cultural depth throughout the exhibition

came here as part of our bus tour, we had a really friendly guide, very informative. because of our bus free time we didn’t get to see everything but what we did see was amazing, the shop was also good and did have some more affordable items such as magnets, there is also a cafe which again we unfortunately didn’t get to go in but it looked lovely, overall the place was somewhat busy and had a nice atmosphere, if we ever came to the area again we would make a longer visit.

If you're into pottery, tableware, or anything to do with fine china, Royal Delft is an absolute must! The museum has such a rich and fascinating history, and it's the perfect size to explore without feeling like you're in a marathon. You'll learn all about how their iconic Delft pottery is made, and it's honestly so cool to see it all come to life. Before visiting, I bought both the museum ticket and their high tea package in advance on their website -- super easy and totally worth it. The bonus? On our way there (we took the tram from Den Haag), we accidentally stumbled upon the actual spot that inspired Vermeer's "View of Delft." There's even a replica of the painting right there so you can compare it to the real view Vermeer saw back in the day. How amazing is that?? Such a serendipidous find that made our Delft experience even better. By the time we got to the museum, we were--surprise, surprise--already hungry . We showed up way too early for our high tea reservation, but the staff was so kind and told us to come back in 15 minutes while they set up a table for us. Perfect excuse to "tour" the gift shop! And wow, that gift shop is dangerous for anyone with limited luggage space. They have everything -- vases, Christmas ornaments, gorgeous tableware, adorable Miffy collections, and all sorts of Delft blue goodies. I wanted to buy everything. But alas, since this was near the end of our trip (and I still had a week in Amsterdam to go), I had to restrain myself. Next time, though? I'm coming back for the tulip vases. Sooooo pretty. And the Miffy figurines. And the Dutch houses. Ugh, the list goes on! Once I finished my ooh-ing and aah-ing, we headed back to the café for high tea, and our table was ready. The staff was so lovely -- they explained every sweet and savory treat on our tiered tray, and the tea selection was solid. The food itself? About a 3 out of 5 if we're grading just on taste. It's not like a fancy hotel afternoon tea, but it was perfectly nice. Plus, the atmosphere makes up for it -- there's a beautiful garden where you can sit outside, or cozy indoor seating with big windows looking out. We chose inside (it was too chilly for us desert people ). After tea, we did our self-guided tour through the museum and factory area, where you can actually watch artisans painting and crafting pottery by hand. It's mesmerizing! I had no idea that Delftware originally took major inspiration from Chinese porcelain -- especially the classic blue-and-white style. They even show side-by-side examples of early Dutch copies and the original Chinese pieces, and you can really see how the Dutch designs evolved over time into something uniquely their own. All in all, Royal Delft is 100% worth visiting. The museum is fascinating, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the café is a lovely spot to rest your feet (high tea optional, but fun if you have time). Prices were pretty reasonable too -- high tea was €63 (about $73 USD) for two people, and museum tickets were €34 (around $40 USD) for two. Highly recommend -- and don't forget to save some luggage space for those Delft souvenirs!

Royal Delft Museum is worth checking out if you are in Delft. An adult ticket is €15.00. It was neat seeing all of the beautiful pottery and you even get to walk through and watch them make and paint it.

As part of our bike and boat tour we biked into Delft where a tour of the famous pottery factory was given. The introductory movie was helpful in understanding the history and the process for making this distinctive china/tiles/pottery. The displays and the audio tour that followed gave even more information if you are really interested in the details. It was more than I needed to know. I was hoping to see a bit more action in the factory but not much was going on. The shop at then end was stunning, actually the prices were stunning! I had no idea how expensive these products are - wow! Worth the stop for this important piece of Dutch culture.

Classic touristy trap but still worth visiting because you are in Delft! You can really walk here from the train station. It's not the closest walk but a good 15 minutes along a beautiful canal. It's a fascinating display of the history of the Delft pottery and art work. I love Delft and everything related to it, so this is a good option if you have time on your trip to this beautiful city.

The museum is well curated and narrated, the gift shop has a nice (very pricey) collection, and the cafe (Brasserie 1653) serves you your food in delftware. Whole experience was a nice way to spend the day!

Arriving in Delft, our Globus tour stopped at a brick industrial building named De Porceleyne Fles (The Porcelain Jar). It is the home and manufactory of Royal Delft. The building also contains the Royal Delft Museum. A tour of the premises began with the Delft workshop where craftsmen were forming the pieces from clay, preparing them for painting, painting designs on the formed pieces and then glazing and firing them. (We sort of saw the process in reverse order.) The museum displays Delftware pieces old and new including a reproduction of Rembrandt's Night Watch in Delft tiles. Of course, there was also the opportunity to purchase Delftware. It was a most informative tour and I learned much about the production of Delftware.

I will be completely honest when I say I only went to Royal Delft because my mom wanted too. HOWEVER, I was presently surprised with the tour. You get to see real artists creating and designing the pieces. The audio your videos pretty much repeat what's on the plaques, so I didn't read many of them. It was a cool experience if you're in town.

Interesting spot in Delft for anyone interested in the traditional blue and white porcelain prevalent in Chinese culture, that eventually made its way to Belgium. Great exhibits showing their past and present handiworks, as well as an active, makers spot where you can witness the artisans actively working their wares. Main center square is not too far away, to make more of an outing to your visit to Delft.

I recommend a tour with a live guide and painting session. Inside this museum you'll see the delft blue paint that's renowned and both traditional and contemporary designs. You'll learn how art tiles are used to preserve legacies and moments. The best part of my experience was walking to the back to the studio to see a demonstration of how the plaster molds works and the bisque and glazed ceramic pieces. I don't know the cost because it was arranged by the student group I was going with!

We had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Delft factory in Holland recently and it was beyond wonderful. We also were fortunate enough to witness the steady hand of one of the artists at work creating a beautiful piece. We got a tour of the factory and grounds to finish off a fantastic experience.

Only July 19, 2017, while enroute to Amsterdam, I drove out-of-my-way expressly to visit Royal Delft. I admire delftware and looked forward to my visit based on the many positive reviews. On arrival, near 4pm, there was no one to be found at the tour desk. After waiting about, there was no one to greet me either. So, given conclusion that no more tours were available that day, I ventured alone in search of the gift shop, to make the best of it. Along the way, I passed through a cafe and the workshop without greeting or assistance from several employees. Once in the gift shop, I observed three employees. I enjoyed browsing while they assisted my fellow shoppers though it began to seem odd that I was not also being helped. I entered the custom order area to get information and did so with its lights off (the door was open) and without anyone coming to my attention - twice (I had figured that the first time was a fluke, but no). I tried to get the attention of a gentleman who worked there, but instead watched him pass me by to help other guests. As the other two employees soon seemed to vanish, I approached the gentleman again, directly after he concluded his order with expectation that they would soon close. He noted that they had already closed, but apologized and accepted my modestly large order (including master work). Given the size and value of my order, he offered their shipping service (21% DHL shipping + 21% insurance) for which I happily paid based on his explanation that it would arrive at my USA-based residence within 4-5 weeks. After 6 weeks, I contacted customer service to inquire as to my order status. With limited apology, I was informed that the items had not yet shipped and...given the 4-5 week shipping expectation, they were only 1 week behind; so, I should not be concerned, expect any discount, or receive expedited shipping. There should be some obvious arithmetic flaws there; but, for 42% surcharge I believe it fair expectation that in the event of "shipping delays" first brought to their attention by a customer, one might expect a bit more care than "oops". Worse, when asked for any other consideration given that it would end up to be 7-weeks before I received my items, their Duty Manager, Ms. van Steenbergen, deemed it best to not reply at all. Lessons Learned: 1. Save Royal Delft for the tour groups 2. ...and stay in Amsterdam as I was unable to recognize savings from buying direct and would assume the same would apply to others 3. ...or go to Gouda where there's more to see, still plenty of delftware, AND cheese 4. ...or, if you really have to go: arrive early, lower your expectations and skip the "tourist trap" of a gift shop where their all too pleased to be selling refrigerator magnets to bother with you. Certainly, at the very least, take whatever you buy with you as their "shipping department" is as of much quality as their customer service; little at all.

This museum is very close to TU Delft and it is beautiful inside and out. Great for a quick visit between work commitments. It was busy with tours and individual visitors. Entry is €13,50 or €8,50 for groups and students. The ladies at the front desk were very helpful, and the listening tour was great! Loved the variety at the shop too; they had a beautiful umbrella I regret not buying. They charge 10c for a plastic bag.

Royal Delft is a pretty good stop if you're looking for the iconic blue and white tin-glazed pottery. They also do tours and workshops giving you a really good look at the history of delftware. The shops have plenty of souvenirs to choose from. Lots of varied magnets and smaller trinkets at reasonable price points. Obviously, the much more grander items will be a much more grander prices. If it looks expensive... it probably is here. That said, it doesn't hurt to appreciate the fine details and the beauty of this pottery. Definitely not one to be missed if you're an aficionado of this type of pottery.

A quick tour of its history and had the Blue high tea overlooking the garden. Didn't get anything as don't want to deal with packing and VAT. But got a Delft blue duck added to my best friend's collection. After took the city tour on shuttle to concluded the sightseeing. An easy day again in this beautiful city.

An amazing little store with so many options for buying delft pottery (y'know, the blue and white stuff!) Store owner is adorable, we wraps each piece in tissue and cardboard Take a peak and see what you like!

Wonderful Deflt products at exceptional prices. This shop is a real experience. The second floor has craftsman painting the beautiful delft blue pottery. The selection of pieces is vast and the prices are very reasonable!

Bought a bunch of cool royal Delf stuff official stuff. Becarefull if you want the official stuff you need to buy it at a store like this and get an official certificate. The stuff you buy in tourist shops are knock offs made in china.

One of the flagship stores offering the option to buy the Royal Delft pottery!

I'm not a real pottery/china enthusiast but my wife is so I went. The tour is actually very interesting and informative. Worth the trip. You actually get to see real workers making the pottery from start to finish. Of course the tour ends in the sales shop but getting there is pretty interesting. They have a cafe on site. PS - get the discount card at the TI in town. It gets you 25% off the tour fee and 10% off your first Delft purchase.

If you are looking for authentic Delftware this is the place. Other places you may end up with Made in China goods. Bought a nice flower vase.