For nearly 400 years, since 1653, the “De Porceleyne Fles” factory has been producing the most exquisite and world-renowned Delft Blue pottery by using traditional methods. The Delft Museum is the Factory Museum “De Porceleyne Fles”. The Royal Blue factory museum is located in Delft, a city near The Hague.
Delft Blue, a unique type of pottery, has been produced in Delft for centuries. It is characterized by its white ceramics with decorative blue motifs depicting landscapes, floral patterns, or historical events. The Royal Blue Delft Factory Museum houses in an extraordinary building with a beautiful garden, here you can enjoy a lovely tea or coffee.
Everything you always wanted to know about Delft Blue
Upon entering the factory museum, visitors are shown an informative movie detailing the history and production process of Delft Blue pottery.
History of Delft Blue Pottery
This museum is a great place to learn about the history of Delft Blue pottery. Step into the Royal Delft Museum and embark on a journey through time that tells the story of the development of Delft Blue pottery. The museum features a beautiful tour that has been thoughtfully put together, with each room showcasing a fascinating aspect of this iconic Dutch art form. The tour follows a timeline that starts in 1653, revealing the rich history and craft skills behind Delft Blue pottery. In addition to the factory tour, the museum also offers a collection of historical and contemporary Delft Blue pottery.
Production process of Delft Blue Pottery
A highlight of this museum is the walking tour that takes visitors through every step of the production process of Delft Blue Pottery. The tour offers a clear overview, from making molds to painting and glazing the products. Discover the artisanal steps behind the creation of this iconic art form during the production process in the factory museum. Watch master painters and craftspeople at work.
- Mold Making: View the making of molds for the production of Delft Blue pottery.
- Earthenware Production: Experience the fascinating process of shaping the pottery products.
- Baking the Products: See the intensely hot kilns where the raw clay is fired to create durable ceramics
- Painting the Products: Observe the master painters meticulously adding the iconic blue motifs to the pottery, imbuing each stroke with depth and character, a true marvel to behold.
- Glazing and Finishing: See the final steps of the production process, where the pottery is glazed to achieve its signature and glossy finish, ensuring its longevity and beauty for generations to come.
How to recognize a original Delft Blue
An original Delft Blue is recognizable by the signature of a pharmacy bottle, the artist’s name, the year of production, and the name of the city Delft.
Historical Collection and Exhibitions
In addition to the tour of the factory, the museum has a collection of both historical and contemporary Delft Blue pottery. Alongside their collection, there are also exhibitions that explore the art and craft of Delft Blue in more depth. Currently, in 2024, there is a stunning exhibition showcasing the works of Pablo Picasso.
The exquisite beauty of Delft Blue Pottery
The vibrant blue hue of Delftware in the factory museum The Porcelain Bottle, at the Delft Blue Museum invites you on a journey of discovery through the enchanting world of Dutch pottery. Be enchanted by the fascinating history and exquisite beauty of this art form, where every crack and brushstroke tells a unique story.
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Delft Museum Shop
The Royal Blue Museum in Delft has a special Museum Shop with an extensive collection of Delft Blue treasures. All products are carefully crafted and reflect the essence of Dutch heritage and artistry. If you are looking for something unique and valuable, the Delft Museum Shop is the perfect place. Don’t forget your wallet, some of these products are very expensive.
Visit Royal Delft: the last original 17th-century Delft Blue factory, where tradition meets innovation.
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In addition to visiting the historic factory museum, you can also stay overnight at the Bed and Breakfast Molenzicht, which offers a direct view of a working mill.
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Dutch stores and shops in the city center and tourist areas offer Delft Blue souvenirs which are popular among tourists visiting the Netherlands.
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What else is there to do in Delft?
Delft is an amazing historical and beautiful city. Delft is also a student city with the famous Technical Delft University. So there are a lot of young people living and studying in this city. This city is in between Rotterdam and The Hague. There is always something going on in Delft.
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How to get to Museum Royal Blue?
Delft can be reached from Amsterdam in 1.5 hours by train. From The Hague or Rotterdam, it is only 30 minutes by train.
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