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Activities

Here you will find an overview of all activities in Wereldmuseum Leiden. Whether you are interested in guided tours, workshops, lectures or special events, there is always something going on in our museum. Immerse yourself in culture, history and creativity, and make your visit an unforgettable experience.

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Museummaatje
On request

MuseumBuddy

The museum offers free museum entrance to newcomers and the volunteers who coach them.
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Maluku queer & pride
Now on display

Maluku Queer & Pride

In Maluku Queer & Pride, photographer Debbie Helaha portrays queer people of Moluccan descent and shares their stories.
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Digital platform

Tag The Picture activity

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam has an extensive collection of historical photos from Indonesia.

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De Fluisteraar
Always possible

Boxie, a playful museum adventure

Boxie: a small audio box full of stories, sounds, and fun tasks (kidsproof).
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Peuter kleuter yoga
Every Wednesday

Toddler yoga in the museum

Exploring, discovering and listening to stories – you can do all this every Wednesday morning at the Wereldmuseum Leiden
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Dia de Muertos
1 November 2026

Sunday celebrations: Dìa de Muertos

Experience the Day of the Dead at the Wereldmuseum. Celebrate this Mexican festival with flowers, music and altars. Make your own papel picado and colourful calaveras from tins.
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11 July t/m 11 December

Time for Papua Tour

Verdiep je in Papoeakunst en -cultuur tijdens de Tijd voor Papoea Tour in Wereldmuseum Leiden. Een verdiepende rondleiding vol verhalen en inzichten.
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17 november 2026

Townhall Meeting

Wereldmuseum Leiden is changing. During the 2026 Town Hall Meeting, we’ll look back at what we’ve set in motion together and look ahead to the museum of the future.
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