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Until 30 August 2026

Summer vacation at the Wereldmuseum Leiden

Summer vacation at the Wereldmuseum Leiden  

Let yourself be amazed this summer vacation at Wereldmuseum Leiden. Experience the “Time for Papua” exhibition with the Papua dice game. Turn your museum visit into a relaxing experience where you can look, draw, explore, ask questions, and play. Want to get creative? Join one of our workshops. 

Time for the Papua dice game

The Papua Dice Game takes you on a journey through our newest exhibition about the world of Papua. Turn your museum visit into a carefree experience. Children will play with a dice, cards, and clear instructions that guide them step by step through the exhibition. They’ll receive their own mission and be challenged to explore, draw, compare, and ask questions.  

Familieroute:

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  • For whom: ages 6+  
  • When: daily  
  • Location: ask for the game at the ticket counter  
  • Price: free with a museum ticket  
  • Reservations: not available, while supplies last  
  • Read more here   

Sunday Celebration: Raksha Bandhan

Make bracelets for Raksha Bandhan in August. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. According to tradition, brothers and sisters give each other a piece of jewelry or a protective cord, called a rakhi. Who do you have a special bond with, and who will you give this bracelet to? 

Feest

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  • For whom: ages 6+  
  • When: August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM; last entry at 3:30 PM  
  • Location: atelier  
  • Price: free with a museum ticket  
  • Feel free to join if there’s space available  

Workshop: Kolrosing, carving patterns into wood

Kolrosing is a technique used by the Sámi to decorate wooden objects. This summer at Wereldmuseum, you’ll learn more about this technique and carve your own patterns into wood. The Sámi are an indigenous people who often live above the Arctic Circle, in parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Their culture has a rich tradition of craftsmanship, of which Kolrosing is a remarkable example. Patterns are carved into wood and then filled in with natural pigments, such as charcoal, so that the lines become clearly visible. Come join us and start carving! 
 

Sami

More information

  • For whom: ages 6+ 
  • When: every Sunday (August 2, 9, 16, and 23)
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM; last entry at 3:30 PM 
  • Location: atelier 
  • Price: free with a museum ticket 
  • Feel free to join if there’s space available