The Ceramic Museum Princessehof is one of the Netherlands’ most important museums
dedicated to the art of ceramics. Located in an elegant 18th-century palace in
Leeuwarden, it showcases a rich collection of pottery, porcelain, and ceramic art from
around the world. From Asian porcelain to modern Dutch design, the museum beautifully
combines history, culture, and craftsmanship, making it a must-visit for art lovers.
- 🏺 Admire an extensive collection 🖼️ of Asian porcelain 🇨🇳🇯🇵, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics 🤩✅
- 🎨 Explore Dutch Delftware 🇳🇱 and Art Nouveau pottery exhibits ✨👍
- 💡 Learn about the evolution 📜 of European ceramic design through interactive displays 🤓✅
- 🖼️ Visit the special exhibitions 🎨 featuring contemporary ceramic artists 🎉✅
- 🏰 Enjoy the beautiful palace interiors 🏘️ and take photos 📸 of the charming courtyard 😌✅
- 🚂 From Leeuwarden Train Station 🚶♀️: 10-minute walk ⏱️ via city center streets 💨✅
- 🚌 By Bus 🚏: Take local routes 🗺️ stopping at City Center (Grote Kerkstraat stop) ✅👍
- 🚗 By Car 🅿️: Parking available 💰 nearby at Zaailand or Oldehove parking areas ✅👍
- 📅 Check for rotating exhibitions 🎨 on modern ceramic art 🖼️ – they change regularly 💡✅
- 🤝 Buy combined tickets 🎟️ with the **Fries Museum** 🏰 for a full cultural day in Leeuwarden 🗺️👍
- 📸 Photography is usually allowed 🚫, but flash is restricted inside galleries ⚠️✅
- 🛍️ Stop by the museum shop 🎁 for unique ceramic gifts 🛒 and souvenirs 🏺✅
- 10:30 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Ceramic Museum Princessehof 🏰 and explore permanent exhibits 💨✅
- 11:30 AM – Visit the Asian 🇨🇳 and European 🇳🇱 porcelain galleries 🏺🖼️
- 12:00 PM – Check out the contemporary art section 🎨💡✅
- 12:30 PM – Coffee break ☕ at a nearby café 🍰 in the old town 👋
