Prinsenhof Museum

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The Prinsenhof Museum is one of Delft’s most historically significant landmarks, located in a former monastery where William of Orange once lived. It was within these walls that the Dutch leader was assassinated in 1584, a pivotal event in the country’s struggle for independence. Today, the museum showcases Dutch art, history, and the birth of the Dutch Republic, offering visitors a deep connection to the nation’s roots.

What to See & Do

  • 🏰 Explore the historic rooms 🗝️ where William of Orange 👑 lived and was assassinated ⚔️📜
  • 🖼️ View 16th and 17th-century Dutch art 🎨 and portraits of key historical figures 🧑‍⚖️✨
  • 🕳️ See the bullet holes ⚠️ from the assassination still preserved in the wall 🧱👀
  • 🧠 Learn about the Eighty Years’ War 🛡️ and the origins of the Dutch Republic 🇳🇱💡

How to Get There

  • 🚶‍♂️ From Delft Station 🚉: 12-minute walk ⏱️ via Oude Delft street 🏘️✅
  • 🚋 By Tram 🚏: Line 1 or 19 stops nearby at Prinsenhof 📍 or Paardenmarkt ✅👍
  • 🚗 By Car 🅿️: Paid parking available at Marktgarage 💰 or Phoenixstraat ✅👍

Travel Tips

  • 💻 Book tickets online 🎟️ to avoid queues 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️, especially during weekends ⚠️✅
  • 🕰️ Allow at least 1.5 hours ⏳ to explore all exhibitions 📜 and historical areas 💡✅
  • 📸 Photography is allowed 👍 without flash 💡 in most rooms 🖼️❌
  • ☕ Combine your visit with a stop at the nearby *Oude Kerk* (Old Church) and *Nieuwe Kerk* (New Church) ⛪🗺️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 11:00 AM – Start your visit 🧭 with the main historical exhibits 📜🧠💨
  • 12:00 PM – Explore the assassination room ⚔️ and preserved bullet holes 🕳️👀⚠️
  • 12:30 PM – Visit the art gallery 🎨 featuring portraits of Dutch nobility 🖼️👑
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ at a nearby café ☕ overlooking Oude Delft canal 🛶👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Entry Fee:

€12 adults / €8 students / Free for children under 6

Best Time to Visit:

Mid-morning or weekday afternoons for quieter museum hours.

Location

📌 Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft, Netherlands

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