Centre Ceramique

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Centre Céramique

Maastricht’s modern cultural centre is the perfect place to catch a show, read a book or learn about local history.

The Centre Céramique was designed to be a new urban meeting place for the city of Maastricht, a city with a proud industrial past and a vibrant cultural present. This bold, modern building sits right in the cultural heart of the city, nestled in between the historic town centre and the hip Céramique district.

Completed in 1999, the Centre Céramique is now home to Maastricht’s library, its city archives, a variety of exhibition spaces, and more. Concerts, art shows and lectures are regularly held at the centre, as is the beloved World Press Photo exhibition. The building was designed by architect Jo Coenen, who used materials such as concrete, glass, wood and aluminium to produce a comfortable modern space with an industrial twist.

Seek out the centre’s 35-metre (115-foot) display cabinet for insight into the city’s unique cultural heritage. The heritage displays emphasize Maastricht’s role in bringing the Industrial Revolution to the Netherlands. In the centre’s large permanent collection, you will find pottery and glass from earlier times, as well as some of the province of Limburg’s archaeological finds. Keep an eye out for the display of Japanese prints from the last two centuries. 

The Centre Céramique is also home to a number of interesting artworks. Look out for a butterfly made from found pottery shards and a giant dolphin in the Town Hall, the latter of which was made by the Venetian artist Marcello Chiarenza for the opening of the centre. Head up to the second floor and find the four study booths there, which are actually a piece of art made by Joep van Lieshout for the centre. Alternatively, borrow a book from the library and take it to the centre’s dedicated Reading Café.

The Centre Céramique is located in the centre of the city, easily accessible by bus or on foot from many other Maastricht destinations. The centre is closed on Mondays and on Sundays in July and August. Exhibitions are usually free, but check in advance to be sure.

Guide to Exploring Centre Ceramique

Vrijthof

Be part of Maastricht’s café culture at this delightful town square, the largest in Maastricht and home to storied cathedrals, an elegant theatre and the city’s annual carnival.
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Basilica of Our Lady

This grand Romanesque church is home to some breath-taking architecture, an underground chamber of glittering artefacts, and a Virgin Mary statue that has attracted pilgrims for centuries.
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Bonnefanten Museum

Visit this modern art museum to see great works both inside and out. Works from old masters as well as local artists are housed in an eye-catching building.  
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St. Servaas Church

This lovely Romanesque church is located on the site where St. Servaas was buried in the fourth century. Visit its legendary crypt, admire its unique design and explore its impressive treasury.
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St. Janskerk

Climb the oxblood-red tower of this medieval church for fantastic views over Maastricht and see the 13th-century frescos inside.

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Fort St. Pieter

Take a tour of this historic fortification to see underground tunnels, cannons and mortar, and a spectacular view over Maastricht and beyond. 
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Dominicanenkerk

This former church built in the 13th-century has been called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. View its stone vaulted ceilings and otherworldly light to understand why.

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Helpoort (Hell’s Gate)

Maastricht was heavily fortified during the Middle Ages, but just one gate remains from its great city walls. Now that gate plays host to a fine local history museum.
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Valkenburg Castle

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

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