Vermeer is my favorite artist and my husband and I came to the NL to see the exhibit at the…read moreRijksmuseum. I wanted to take the opportunity to go to Vermeer's hometown, which was featured in several of his paintings. We opted to go to the museum because it was a cold day and to learn more about Vermeer. The exhibit is well laid out (mostly chronologically) but because of the building, it can be a little awkward to navigate. There are some fun items in the gift shop. I bought some coasters and magnets. The Vermeer gift shop items were definitely better here vs. the Rijksmuseum. If you are a Vermeer nut, it is worth a visit.

We found it to be very educational and not crowded on a Saturday. It appears that many people go no…read morefurther than the gift shop. + Explanatory material + Videos - The quality of the photos is very poor. But, supposedly, sometime in 2023, the photos are being upgraded. €24 for two

Known for the iconic blue & white floral dishware, Royal Delft has been making high-quality items…read moreof all kinds since 1653. This is the only surviving factory left out of 32! We stopped here as part of a bus tour from Amsterdam. We were rushed through the factory tour, which was interesting, and we were shown briefly how this earthenware is made and the different methods used to decorate it. Delft uses cobalt oxide which, when painted or transferred on, is a dark gray / black color, but when it is baked in the kiln, that's when it turns blue! We were able go through the comprehensive yet not exhausting museum portion of the factory on our own, and it was interesting to see the range and variety of Royal Delft creations. Royal Delft has survived for over 400 years because of their ability to adapt to current trends. The shop is huge and pricey. However, if this is your jam, by all means, have at it. (Going into Delft offers some slightly better deals on Royal Delft & other Delft brands.) Overall, this is a good experience if you are in the area, but for me, it wouldn't necessarily have been something I'd have gone out of my way to see if it wasn't a part of this tour "deal." Tickets are 17.50 Euros. There is a cute cafe called Brasserie 1653 on site and a lovely garden as well. If you are staying in the Delft area, the museum offers different activities such as painting your own figurine which you may find worthwhile. Peace.

Nice factory tour available however, with time limited, just recommend a browse/trip into their…read moregift shop. You will be blue ceramic tile amazed.

A visit to see this windmill is a must in Delft. It is the only mill left out of 18 that once…read moreoperated here. You can visit the shop to purchase bread and other items or ingredients to make your own. The mill is free to visit but check out their website for the days that it is open to visitors. Unfortunately only the shop was open when we visited.

Check out the windmill in Delft! If you go when they are open you can climb all the way to the top…read moreand even stand on the platform and look out onto the whole city of Delft. There is a lot of history with this windmill, which you will definitely hear from one of the many volunteers who keep the windmill running. They are very friendly and very knowledgeable. If you go on a Thursday, that is their milling day so you can watch them grind the grains and package them. The stairs are very narrow, and eventually turn into straight ladders. So be prepared for some climbing.