Delft with Myrthe - mother, guide, local

Scavenger hunt through Delft - a day full of secrets and history

Follow the children's treasure hunt The adventurers of Delft

It’s as if you’re stepping back in time to discover the world of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Pieter van Foreest, Johannes Vermeer and Petronella de Huyter. As you stroll across the Koornmarkt with your child(ren) and pause to look at the old orphanage and Museum Prinsenhof Delft (which, incidentally, is currently closed for major refurbishment), it feels as though history is coming to life.

Rick enthusiastically dove into the puzzles and riddles of the route. As he searched, asked and drew, he playfully learned how Delft was formed and what special events took place here.

The beauty of this tour? You'll look at the city with new eyes. To the facades, the stories behind the stones and the people who once walked here. Highly recommended for curious children and their parents. The treasure hunt is for sale at VVV Delft.

Tip:
On a hot day, round off your visit at Luciano’s for one of Delft’s tastiest ice creams, or start with a delicious lunch at the Stadskoffiehuys. Highly recommended for children and their parents too!

Science Center Delft

A leap into the future!

A dream destination for curious children and parents who want to explore. Here, there’s a technology studio especially for young inventors. Technology boring? Not here. There are various workshops you can take part in, such as programming with robots, experimenting with art and recycling plastic. The workshops are suitable for children aged 8–12.

You can combine a workshop with innovative techniques and projects during the Technology Tour on the TU Delft Campus. This interactive, guided tour introduces you to hidden and groundbreaking technologies at various university locations and is suitable for all ages.
Book your tickets online.

Tip:
Want to discover even more? Then head to Science Day in October. We went there two years ago and it’s really great fun! Make sure you book your tickets in good time as they always sell out very quickly. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar for the exact date.

Tile painting at Royal Delft

From experimenting with art to art with a brush

At Royal Delft, the iconic porcelain factory just outside the city centre, you can take on a creative challenge. Painting your very own Delft Blue tile. Well, it only turns blue later in the kiln – we painted ours with black. It took a bit of getting used to for Rick, as it does require a fair bit of patience. But it turned out to be surprisingly fun to do together. And the result? A proud mum and a hand-painted tile that’s now on display on a shelf in our home.

Tip
Tile painting is by booking only and suitable for children aged 7 and over. The museum itself is also enjoyable and child-friendly.

Playing outdoors in Delfste Hout

A visit to Knus aan het water in the middle of Delftse Hout is always a good idea. First a delicious cup of coffee or tea while the kids have fun in the playground. And then get all the energy out during a walk.

Walk along the nature route to Café du Midi, between meadows and sheep. Along the way, there is plenty for children to do. Have a nice run, build huts and have a paddling pool. Café du Midi is a nice place for lunch. Then walk back to Knus and hire a pedal boat! Let your kids pedal while you sit back and enjoy the scene.

Catch your breath at the best child-friendly coffee spots

As a mother, you are always on and a little break is then very welcome. I always like to do that in one of my favourite coffee shops.

My tips:

• KEK - kids welcome, coffee excellent (Voldersgracht 27)
• Lunchroom Bij Best - you can sit back and enjoy unabashedly (Vrouw Jutteland 22)
• Huszar - spacious, kids' menu, nice atmosphere (Hooikade 13)

“Delft isn’t a city you just pass through. It’s a place where you pause for a moment – and catch your breath.”