Van Nelle Factory

Along the bank of the Delfshavense Schie lies a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site: the Van Nelle Factory. This living museum was built in 1931 and is considered to be the symbol of Dutch modernism. The factory is world famous for its progressive design, in which air, light and space gained an entirely new role in architecture. It is without a doubt one of the most extraordinary buildings in town. Even Le Corbusier called it “the most beautiful spectacle of the modern age”.

Curious to discover the Van Nelle Factory for yourself? MuseumGuides will gladly take you on a tour of the ‘glass palace’. During a one hour walk the architecture, production process and the transformation of the factory will come to life. With an experienced Van Nelle-guide you’ll experience the factory from inside out and discover why this groundbreaking design was of great cultural importance.

The Van Nelle Factory is one of the various modernist buildings that MuseumGuides is able to elaborate on in a tour. Other examples are the Sonneveld House and the museum house in former working class neighbourhood the Kiefhoek. On request we can work out a full customized modernist schedule for you and your party.