Museums and galleries Delft
During your visit to the heart of Delft, a cultural outing is a must. In the city centre, you’ll find various museums and (art) galleries where you can soak up the culture. In the museums, you can admire Delft’s icons, such as William of Orange at the Museum Prinsenhof Delft and the master painter Johannes Vermeer at the Vermeer Centrum Delft. But you can also discover modern art and much more in Delft. In the galleries, you can admire and purchase unique artworks. Are you wondering where to go? We’ve put together a list of all the galleries and museums in Delft’s city centre!
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38CC
38CC, an exhibition space in Delft, supports contemporary art and offers five exhibitions a year. It also organises special exhibitions for and by Delft residents. In 2023, 38CC will celebrate its 15th anniversary with almost eighty exhibitions, including Gewoon Bijzonder with Erwin Wurm's Narrow House. The new programme, Museum of As if, highlights the role of fiction in art and society.
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Art Gallery Rene Jacobs
ART Jacobs, the artistic domain of visual artist René Jacobs, invites you to explore his gallery and studio. Discover his creative process while looking over his shoulder, and be inspired by his artworks. Be welcome to become part of his artistic world and share the passion for art.
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Galerie Artline
Galerie Artline, founded in 1976 in The Hague, has been located at Voldersgracht 18 in Delft since May 2022. Besides permanent exhibitions, the gallery shows 6 to 7 exhibitions a year featuring contemporary artists from home and abroad. Primarily focusing on constructivist and abstract art, with paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. Artists such as Bob Bonies, Sjoerd Buisman, Paul Citroen, Louis Cane, Lilian Cooper, Arie de Groot, Michael Goldberg, André van Lier, Piero Pizzi Canella and Guus Zuiderwijk have shown their works here in 2022.
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Galerie Lutz
Art Gallery Lutz, located on the picturesque historic canal "Oude Delft" opposite the"Oude Kerk Delft", offers a charming collection of modern art. The gallery benefits from its unique location along this characteristic canal, known for its varied architecture, which adds an interesting ambiance to the art experience. The focus is on paintings, drawings, spatial work and installations, mostly figurative but with room for abstraction, absurdism and veiled eroticism.
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Galerie Terra
In the city's historic centre you will find Galerie Terra, one of the few places in the Netherlands where ceramics are permanently on sale. Since 1986, Terra has offered a diverse range of contemporary ceramics, from utilitarian objects to unique art objects. With a changing exhibition policy and representation of fifty artists, Terra is a lively platform for ceramics lovers. Stop by soon to discover it for yourself!
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Galerie de Zaal
Galerie de Zaal, a prominent player since 1987 in contemporary art exhibitions. It provides a platform for emerging and established artists, with a varied programme of painting, sculpture and multimedia works.
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Hans Kuyper
Hans Kuyper, an artist working with clay and colour, appreciates these materials for the space they offer for expression and detailing. In an age where digital reproduction is common, he values the process of shaping his sculptures, from the first modelling step to firing in the kiln. Through this artisanal process, he believes he is following a tradition that leads to contemporary images and insights.
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Kadmium Art Centre
Kadmium is a presentation space in Delft for contemporary art and acts as a platform for local artists. It offers them a connecting, professionally stimulating and presentational function, allowing them to thrive and show their work to a wider audience.
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Kunsthuis DEIK
DEIK (Delft Contemporary Art) is the meeting place for artists and enthusiasts. With studio, shop, gallery and events, they offer a platform for contemporary art. Artists show and sell their work, visitors learn, are inspired and enjoy. Discover a vibrant community that supports and promotes art in Delft. Come along, meet the makers and get inspired!
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Kunstsuper Delft
Kunstsuper Delft is a quirky exhibition space where contemporary artists from Delft and surroundings display their art. You will find various art forms, including ceramics, paintings, jewellery, glass art, felt objects, knitting art, photography and mixed media. Be surprised by the variety of artistic expression!
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Museum Paul Tétar van Elven
On one of Delft's most beautiful canals, the Koornmarkt, you will find the 16th-century former residence of Paul Tétar van Elven (1823-1896). The painter and passionate art collector lived here until 1892. After his death, he left the house and its contents to the city of Delft to be turned into a museum. In 1927, the time had come!
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Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Find out all about Dutch history at Museum Prinsenhof Delft.
Please note! Museum Prinsenhof Delft will be temporarily closed from 6 January 2025 due to renovation work. For more information, visit the Museum Prinsenhof Delft website.
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RADIUS
RADIUS, a centre for contemporary art and ecology in Delft, is located in the pump house and water basin of the historic Delft water tower, a well-known architectural landmark. With five hundred square metres of underground exhibition space, the programme focuses on the interplay of art and science, with a special focus on climate, ecology and the living environment.
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RuimteRemmelink
At RuimteRemmelink, you will find space for inspiration and wonder. This small-scale, personal gallery offers contemporary art in various styles, from realistic figurative to minimalist abstract. From drawings to installations, you will discover it all here. The aim is to constantly surprise visitors with changing exhibitions.
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Museum de Griffioen
Discover the world of technology, science and innovation at Museum de Griffioen. In this special museum, you will be introduced to historical instruments, clever inventions and the stories behind Delft as a city of knowledge and development.
A surprising museum for curious visitors of all ages, where the past meets innovation. Be inspired by the technology of the past and present.
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Uit de Kunst
Uit de Kunst, located on the picturesque Oude Delft since 1982, is a unique haven selling beautiful handmade clothes and art. But that's not all! Besides admiring and buying these unique pieces, Uit de Kunst invites you to relax with a delicious cup of coffee, homemade treats and a delectable lunch. This oasis of creativity and culinary indulgence offers an unforgettable experience for anyone looking for something special in the heart of Delft.
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Vermeer Centrum Delft
The Vermeer Centrum Delft is unique: here you can admire Vermeer's complete works in full size. Discover his life, work and source of inspiration, the city of Delft. Best known for his masterful rendering of sunlight. Step into the light studio, experience the 17th-century atmosphere and try to unravel his secret.