Overview

The museum is located at the site of some of the most dramatic and consequential events in Dutch history, including the assassination of William of Orange, the father of the Dutch nation. The bullet holes of the assassination are still visible.
From February 10, 2023 to June 4, 2023, you can visit the temporary exhibition Vermeer’s Delft. In the 17th century, Delft was a hotbed of talent where important innovations took place. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) developed into a world-class painter here. For the first time, the life of Vemeers, its network and its relationship with the city of Delft are the focus of the exhibition. On the basis of more than 100 objects from Dutch and foreign collections, including masterpieces of Delft painters, objects of applied art, maps, prints, drawings, books, biographical documents and other archival materials, a picture of the bustling urban atmosphere of the 17th century was created to be painted.
Learn about the famous residents of Delft’s past, such as the world-renowned painter Johannes Vermeer, Michiel van Mierevelt, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and Hugo de Groot.
Find out what role the citizens of Delft played in the history of the Netherlands and how Delftware became the global brand it is today. See some beautiful pieces of Delftware in the museum alongside beautiful paintings from the period known as the ‘Golden Age’.

Tour Highlights

Visit one of the most important museums about Dutch history in the beautiful city of Delft. Learn about William of Orange, Delftware and Delft Masters with this museum ticket.

• • Journey back through time to the beginnings of the Dutch Republic
  • Visit the site where the ‘Father of the Dutch Nation’ was assassinated
  • Marvel at some of the most beautiful and unique Delftware pieces