Museum Prinsenhof Delft is once again delighted with an exceptional private donation. Thanks to the contribution from Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hogenboom, the museum can enrich the historic monastery complex with a completely renovated, sustainable event venue. The Hogenboom family is donating 8 million euros for the modernization of the glass-covered hall in the heart of the museum. The renovation of this hall is being added to the ongoing renovation and renewal of Museum Prinsenhof Delft. This contribution does not affect the remaining amount to be raised for Project Prinsenhof.

“We are delighted with this wonderful donation, which fulfills a great wish of the museum and is also important for making the event venue future-proof. The renovated hall will soon offer ample space for openings, conferences, public programs, dinners, and weddings. It is a fantastic gift to the museum and the city of Delft. We are deeply grateful to Eduard Hogenboom and his family.” – Janelle Moerman, Director of Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Hall renovation 
With this donation, the covered courtyard, which has been in place since 1996, is being transformed into a modern and sustainable event venue. From the reopening in early 2028, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of programs in a well-climate-controlled space with modern facilities and the right acoustics. Special (inter)national events can also be organized in the then exceptionally atmospheric hall.

Signing session with the Hogenboom family and museum director Janelle Moerman

“With this donation, I aim to make a lasting, sustainable contribution to the cultural infrastructure of Museum Prinsenhof Delft. I am impressed by the ongoing renovation activities for the museum and, with the additional renewal of this special open space, would like to contribute to a broader use of this beautiful museum for numerous other purposes.” – Eduard Hogenboom

Eduard Hogenboom 
Delft holds a special significance for the successful entrepreneur Hogenboom. He was born there in 1945, studied photography in The Hague, but always kept his bond with the city alive, despite a nearly 60-year stay in Suriname. That connection began with his grandparents and was passed down from his children to his grandchildren, who continue to radiate their strong love for Delft by studying, living, and working there.

Philanthropy for the museum 
The donation from the Hogenboom family aligns with a broader trend of committed private support for the museum. Museum Prinsenhof Delft previously received a donation of 10 million euros from the Vlek family. Together, these donations contribute to the sustainable renewal of the museum, the preservation of national heritage, and making art, history, and stories accessible to future generations. Donations such as these are of great importance in the realization of a new Museum Prinsenhof Delft.

About Museum Prinsenhof Delft 
Museum Prinsenhof Delft is a museum of national significance that shares, enriches, and preserves its exceptional Delft collection for as diverse an audience as possible. From the monumental monastery, the museum invites (inter)national and local visitors to embark on a journey through six centuries of Delft art and history, thereby discovering a unique Delft perspective on the world—open and curious. The fascinating and permanent interplay between Delft and the world is the programmatic starting point for Museum Prinsenhof Delft. The museum is currently closed for renovations but continues its programming under the name Museum Prinsenhof Delft uituit .

Featured photo: Museum Prinsenhof Delft before the renovation and renewal 2024.Marco De Swart