Location: Delft
Top Things to do in Delft
Top 5 Art Museums in Delft, South Holland Province
Vermeer’s birthplace and a true gem, Delft sits between The Hague and Rotterdam in the country’s southwest. The city’s name comes from the Dutch word for digging, fitting since canals are a highlight here. Others include the 13th-century Old Church, the 15th-century New Church and the Prinsenhof, once home to William of Orange and now a museum. Delft has long been a center for fine ceramics, and traditional hand painting methods can still be witnessed at Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles.
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1. Museumhuis Van Meerten
2. Prinsenkwartier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By ronaldb416 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Visitors of museum Prinsenhof Delft get a voucher for a selection of art cards. Don’t miss this gift.
3. Museum Paul Tetar van Elven
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
Museum Paul Tetar van Elven was once the home of the academic painter and art collector Paul Tetar van Elven (1823-1896). Nowadays every aspect of the interior reminds you of his presence. While walking through the living rooms, the study and the library, it is not difficult to imagine that you are visiting the house of an artist. You will encounter historical paintings, portraits and copies after Old Masters like Rembrandt and Rafael, that Paul Tetar painted himself. You can even admire The Nightwatch! The house is filled with antique furniture, Oriental porcelain and Delft pottery.
Reviewed By southendbootboy - Lancaster, United Kingdom
This charming town house museum is rather hidden away in Delft, near the flower market. We were given an individual guided tour by one of the friendly, enthusiastic staff - a very elderly but very spry lady. The ground floor is very 19th Century (lovely porcelain!), the first floor 18th Century and the second floor 17th Century - all interesting and with lots of quirky things to see. It was all very interesting and we spent a lot longer there than we thought we would, thoroughly enjoying it.
4. Vermeer Centrum Delft
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4.0 based on 770 reviews
The Vermeer Centrum Delft offers the visitor a discovery tour through the life, works and town of the 17th century master of light: Johannes Vermeer. The section 'Vermeer's world' shows you 17th century Delft. Wander through the famous 'View of Delft' and meet Vermeer's environment: his clients, his family and his rich mother-in-law. In Vermeer's world there are copies of all his paintings in their original size, an entire own world in his 37 works. Vermeer's atelier is dedicated to Vermeer's working methods. Discover how Vermeer mastered light in the light studio. Experiment with the camera obscura and play with colour, hidden views and perspective. And literally step into one of Vermeer's paintings. Many of the Delft painter Johannes Vermeer's paintings are about love. Sometimes it is obvious, but other times he subtly refers to it by painting certain objects or details. These objects and details can be seen in the exhibition 'Vermeer's love messages'. Learn to recognise the symbols in Vermeer's paintings. Besides a visit to the centrum, Vermeer can also be discovered on foot. An individual walk has been set out along all the highlights in Vermeer's life. The Vermeer Combiticket gives you access to all the locations.
Reviewed By fatcatz435 - South Shields, United Kingdom
A very interesting journey through the life and times of Vermeer. Full of historical facts and a useful insight into his painting techniques. A most enjoyable couple of hours
5. Vermeer Centrum Delft
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Slowdowner
Good video introduction, informative explanations and overview of Vermeers paintings in reproductions. Excellent shop, especially the book selection, and friendly place for a coffee
