• Keramiekmuseum Princessehof frontal view with a wide show where you see multiple buildings
  • Keramiekmuseum Princessehof internal of classica room
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Keramiekmuseum Princessehof Museum

Keramiekmuseum Princessehof Museum

Keramiekmuseum Princessehof is a renowned museum specializing in the art of ceramics, offering a rich journey through centuries of craftsmanship, culture, and innovation. The museum features an exceptional collection that ranges from ancient Asian porcelain and Dutch earthenware to groundbreaking contemporary ceramic art. With its thoughtfully curated exhibitions, interactive displays, and focus on both tradition and experimentation, the museum provides a unique perspective on how ceramics have shaped daily life, design, and artistic expression across the globe.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday through Sunday, from 11:00 to 17:00.
  • Closed: Monday

How to get there

Grote Kerkstraat 9, 8911 DZ Leeuwarden

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Keramiekmuseum Princessehof – Discover the world of ceramics

Princessehof is the national museum of ceramics in the Netherlands. It is located in Leeuwarden, inside an 18th-century palace where artist M.C. Escher was born. The museum shows the beauty and history of ceramics from all over the world.

What to See

  • Chinese porcelain, Delftware, and modern ceramic art
  • Works from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
  • Design objects, tableware, and ceramic sculptures
  • Changing exhibitions about culture, design, and identity
  • Rooms with royal interiors and historic details

Why Visit

  • Explore 1,000 years of ceramic history
  • See how art and daily life meet through clay
  • Great for design lovers, collectors, and families
  • Located in the city center of Leeuwarden

The Museum

Keramiekmuseum Princessehof was founded in 1917. It is housed in a former palace that mixes historic charm with modern displays. The museum connects global stories through a single material: clay.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Grote Kerkstraat 9, Leeuwarden
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €15.00 (adults), free under 18
  • Free with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Shop, café, and guided tours

Keramiekmuseum Princessehof is perfect for visitors who want to explore art, history, and global culture through ceramics.

Some Highlights of Keramiekmuseum Princessehof Museum

Stunning Global Ceramics Collection

Houses ~35,000 pieces, including the Netherlands’ largest Chinese porcelain collection—ranging from ancient Ming blue-and-white to famille rose and famille verte Qing pieces—alongside exquisite Japanese, Indonesian, Islamic, and European ceramics

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Dutch Art Nouveau & Art Deco Masterpieces

Showcases works from 1880–1930, featuring top-tier pieces born from the Netherlands' golden age of pottery craftsmanship

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Period Rooms & Royal Connections

Wander through richly decorated spaces linked to Princess Marie Louise (Orange-Nassau), including the Nassaukamer with her original Baroque-era ceramics. These turn-of-the-century interiors connect visitors to royal life

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