Maastricht Museum Centre Ceramique
The Maastricht Museum in Centre Céramique is a museum located in Maastricht, Netherlands. Centre Céramique is a cultural center in Avenue Ceramique. It houses various facilities, including a library, exhibition spaces, and the Maastricht Museum. Our editor John Doe from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE visits exhibition of Maastricht Museum in Centre Ceramique!
Maastricht Museum | The focus
The Maastricht Museum at Centre Céramique primarily focuses on the history and culture. The focus is on the city of Maastricht and the surrounding region of Limburg. It features exhibitions and collections related to the history, art, and heritage of Maastricht. It is a valuable resource for learning about the city’s past and present. At the Maastricht Museum, located on the first floor of Centre Céramique, they tell the hidden stories of Maastricht. The exhibition is in Dutch and English, but also in the special local dialect, Maastrichts. After all, this variant of the Limburg and Heuvelland regional language with its soft ‘g’ and elongated vowels is the local Moojertaol (mother tongue).
Centre Ceramique | A center for culture
Centre Céramique is a multifunctional cultural institution that serves as a library, exhibition space, and meeting place for various cultural and educational activities. The center is famous for its striking modern architecture and plays a significant role in the cultural life of Maastricht.
Key features and functions of Centre Céramique
Library: The center houses a public library that offers a wide range of books, periodicals, and digital resources. It provides a space for reading, studying, and research. Exhibition Space: Centre Céramique features exhibition spaces where it hosts art exhibitions, cultural displays, and temporary exhibits. These exhibitions often cover a variety of topics, including local history, art, and culture.
Cultural Events. The center hosts cultural events, lectures, workshops, and educational programs, making it a hub for cultural and intellectual activities in Maastricht. Meeting and Conference Facilities: Centre Céramique offers meeting and conference rooms for various events and gatherings. Even during TEFAF fair there are several events in Centre Ceramique like in MECC Maastricht.
Café and Restaurant: Visitors can also enjoy a café and restaurant on-site, providing a space to relax and enjoy refreshments like local beer or coffee. And of course you have the opportunity to taste the local pastry vlaai, made of cherries or plums!
Museum shop: The museum store or gift shop, is located within a Maastricht Museum. It offers visitors the opportunity to purchase a wide range of items related to the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and themes. Museum shops in Maastricht are an integral part of museums in Maastricht. They offer great quality authentic souvenirs and gifts to take home!
The architecture of Centre Céramique is characterized by its contemporary design, with a striking glass façade and modern interior spaces. It’s often used as a meeting point for residents and tourists. It also provides a dynamic cultural environment in the heart of Maastricht.
Opening hours of Maastricht Museum Centre Ceramique
Opening hours of Maastricht Museum and the Museum shop:
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday, daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location Maastricht Museum Centre Ceramique
Maastricht Museum
Avenue Céramique 50
6221 KV Maastricht
The museum is located on the first floor of Centre Céramique.
Tickets and admission prices
12 years and up – € 9
Students* – € 8
Netherlands Museum Pass holder* – free Read more about Museumkaart card!
