Welcome to the Princessehof Ceramics Museum! We tailor our programmes and tours especially to your needs. Feel free to go through all the options and let us know your preferences at the bottom of the form. Our museum guides will then create a special tour based on your wishes.
You can book one of the guided tours and/or programs using the form at the bottom of the page.
Prices guided tour during opening hours:
€79 per hour (excluding museum admission)
For a day out with friends, an outing with the family or other fun company, guided tours can also be booked privately. The museum guide will then tailor the tour to the group. Combine this with tea and cake in the tearoom, and a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the nearby catering establishments and you have a perfect day out.
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During the tour, our museum guides will tell you more about the works of art from one or more current exhibitions of your choice. The museum guide tailors his or her narration to the interests and level of the group. You can book an exclusive guided tour for your household.
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the entrance hall of the Princessehof
Languages: Dutch. Frisian, English and German tours are possible
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: €79 (excl. museum admission)
From 2 March 2024 on view
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The Princessehof kicks off a series of exhibitions on on sustainable ceramics
An ideal activity for a family outing. The guide adapts the story to your wishes and to the ages of the group. All of our museum guides have an educational background and also regularly give guided tours to school groups.
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the entrance hall of the Princessehof
Languages: Dutch. Frisian, English and German guided tours are possible.
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: €79 (excl. museum admission)
Our museum guides have undergone special training for guiding people with dementia. By sharing stories, memories, associations and ideas, the participants bring the museum objects to life together. The guide helps them on their way with stimulating questions and creative assignments. Visitors with dementia can only participate in a guided tour with a companion.
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the entrance hall of the Princessehof
Languages: Dutch. Frisian is possible.
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: €79 (excl. museum admission)
Hard of hearing or deaf? Take the sign language tour of the exhibitions. The tour is suitable for both children and adults.
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the Princessehof entrance hall
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: €79 (excl. museum admission)
In cooperation with A Guide to Leeuwarden, the Princessehof is organising a tour from the Fries Museum to the Princessehof. You will get an introduction to the Fries Museum and then proceed to the Princessehof. During this short city walk from the Fries Museum to the Princessehof, the guide will tell you fun facts about the city. You will pass fascinating alleys, historical buildings, the nicest shopping streets and modern street art. Upon arrival at the Princessehof Ceramics Museum, the guide will tell you about the special history of the Princessehof as the birthplace of M.C. Escher and former city palace of the Nassau's.
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the entrance hall of the Fries Museum
Languages: Dutch. Frisian, English and German tours are possible
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: €119 (excl. museum admission)
You can also visit the museum outside of its regular opening hours and book a guided tour. The museum will then be open exclusively for you and your household. A special experience!
When: on request (preferably 3 weeks in advance)
Start: at the information desk in the entrance hall of the Princessehof
Languages: Dutch. Frisian, English and German tours are possible
There are also opportunities to visit the museum in the evenings. Feel free to ask about the possibilities at evenementen@princessehof.nl or by phone at 058-2948958.
Did you know that you can also have a wedding report made at the museum? Feel free to ask about the possibilities via evenementen@princessehof.nl or by phone at 058-2948958.
For more information and booking arrangements, please contact Tineke Burmania at (058) 2 948 958 or email info@princessehof.nl. A Museum Card is not valid in combination with an arrangement.
You can book a tour using the form below.
Please note: We need two weeks to organise the tour. Please keep this in mind when filling out the form. The tour can be cancelled up to 48 hours in advance.
