Princessehof Ceramics Museum

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The Keramiekmuseum Princessehof (Princessehof Ceramics Museum) welcomes you to the world of ceramics. Their exhibitions present historical and contemporary ceramics in all shapes and sizes with or without decorations and glaze. The collection gives you an impression of different cultures and times. 

Collection of Princessehof

The collection of Princessehof Ceramics Museum can be divided into seven sections: Asia, Europe, Art Nouveau, Frisian Pottery, Modern, Contemporary and Tiles. It shows everything from Chinese porcelain to the works of Royal Tichelaar Makkum. There’s also a library that focuses on both the technical aspects and the social and cultural context of ceramics. 

Ceramics in Leeuwarden

The museum is located in a former 18th century palace in the historical center of Leeuwarden. If you wish, you can get a tour at the Princessehof Ceramics Museum or participate in one of the many workshops. There’s also a great gift shop.

opening hours 
Queen's Birthday  closed
Christmas Day  closed
Information
Collections
  • pottery and ceramics ,
  • applied arts ,
  • ethnology (non-European) ,
  • craft ,
  • sculpture ,
  • interiors ,
  • ethnology (European)
General facilities
  • cloakroom (attended) ,
  • coach parking ,
  • library ,
  • pub-restaurant ,
  • cloakroom (unattended) ,
  • museum shop
Conditions
  • kids only accompagnied by adult ,
  • taking pictures without flash allowed
Disabled
  • wheelchair available (upon request)
Holland with a group
Interests