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The Tupperware of Bruegel, Aertsen & Co

Raeren and Rhenish stoneware in Dutch Renaissance and Baroque paintings

12.10.2025 - 06.01.2026 ,
Töpfermuseum Thurnau (Pottery Museum Thurnau)

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Today only open by appointment
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Kirchplatz 12
95349 Thurnau
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Stoneware from Raeren and the Rhineland was an essential part of many households from the 15th century onwards. As utilitarian tableware, it can therefore be found in numerous Dutch paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, in particular by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jan Steen and others. The juxtaposition of the two art forms provides a lively insight into the world of this stoneware. It forms the theme of the special exhibition, which was conceived by the Pottery Museum in Raeren and could already be seen there in 2022.

Last edited on 17.10.2024

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  • Opening Times

    Today only open by appointment

    In the timeframe of 01. March until 31. March:

    • Saturdays: 13:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 11:00-16:00

    In the timeframe of 01. April until 30. September:

    • Tuesdays: 14:00-17:00
    • Wednesdays: 14:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 14:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 14:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 11:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 11:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 01. October until 06. January:

    • Saturdays: 13:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 11:00-16:00

    Holidays:

    • 01.01.2025
      New Year's Day: 11:00-16:00
    • 06.01.2025
      Epiphany: 11:00-16:00
    • 18.04.2025
      Good Friday: 11:00-17:00
    • 20.04.2025
      Easter Sunday: 11:00-17:00
    • 21.04.2025
      Easter Monday: 11:00-17:00
    • 01.05.2025
      Labour Day: 11:00-17:00
    • 29.05.2025
      Ascension Day: 11:00-17:00
    • 09.06.2025
      Pentecost Monday: 11:00-17:00
    • 19.06.2025
      Corpus Christi: 11:00-17:00
    • 03.10.2025
      Day of German Unity: 11:00-16:00
    • 01.11.2025
      All Saints' Day: 11:00-16:00
    • 26.12.2025
      Boxing Day: 11:00-16:00

    Closed on all other holidays

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    Kirchplatz 12
    95349 Thurnau

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    • General enquiries: 09228/5351

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