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Since 1963 the Pottery Museum Raeren is accommodated in the historic Raeren Castle dating from the 14th century. With its permanent exposition the museum offers a complete overview on the history of Raeren stoneware. Up to today the Pottery museum Raeren is the only museum in the world with such an exposition which is topped off by a steadily growing collection of contemporary ceramic art.

NLPottenbakkerijmuseum Raeren
FRMusée de la Poterie Raeren
DETöpfereimuseum Raeren
NLTöpfereimuseums Raeren
ENTöpfereimuseums Raeren

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#80 Art & Design in Belgium #144 History & Anthropology in Belgium #15 Applied art museums in Belgium #14 Archaeology museums in Belgium #12 Castle in Belgium #13 Contemporary art museums in Belgium #40 Local museums in Belgium #11 Medieval art & Early Renaissance art museums in Belgium #19 Modern art museums in Belgium #22 Profession & craft museums in Belgium

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Pottery Museum Raeren
Burgstraße 103
4730 Raeren

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

On Mondays: Open for groups only.

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Admission

0 – 12Free
13 – 17€2.00
18 – 59€3.00
60+€2.00
ArchéoPassValid
museumPASSmuséesValid
Groups€2.00
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Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

Burgstraße 103, Raeren

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Exhibitions

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Pottery Museum Raeren Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Pottery Museum Raeren, located in the historic Raeren Castle in Belgium, offers visitors an insightful look into the region's rich pottery-making heritage. The museum showcases an extensive collection of Raeren stoneware, which was famous throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Visitors can explore the evolution of pottery techniques and designs through well-presented exhibits and informative displays. The museum does a commendable job of contextualizing the pottery within the social and economic history of the area. Many visitors appreciate the audio guide, which provides detailed explanations in multiple languages. The castle setting adds to the overall experience, offering a picturesque backdrop for the exhibits. However, some visitors note that the museum might be relatively small and could benefit from more interactive elements to engage younger audiences. The lack of wheelchair accessibility in some areas has also been mentioned as a drawback. Despite these minor issues, the museum generally receives positive feedback for its well-curated collection and the opportunity it provides to learn about this important aspect of local cultural heritage.

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