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Welcome to Wereldmuseum Leiden!
Check out below what there is to see and do in Leiden and at our other locations: Wereldmuseum Amsterdam and Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. Our research institute RCMC (Research Center for Material Culture) organizes events at various locations.
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01-06-2025
Leiden Shorts Film Festival
On 1 June 2025, you can see 3 international short films at Wereldmuseum Leiden during Leiden Shorts. Link
Now on display
Mapuche: Indigenous peoples on the move
This exhibition invites the public to connect with Mapuche migration stories Link
Now on display until 26-10
Enchanted by GOLD
Discover the fascinating role of gold through time and culture. From 21 December! Link
Permanent expo
Asia
Life-sized statues, religious objects and musical instruments: a range of remarkable objects and stories. Link
Permanent expo
Australian art
Contemporary work of Aboriginal art from the collection of the former Aboriginal Art Museum. Link
Permanent expo
Buddha room
A must-see during your visit: the world-famous Japanese Buddhas in their atmospheric space. Link
Permanent expo
Central and South America
Mayas, Aztecs, Amazon peoples and Incas: ancient cultures with a legendary history. Link
Permanent expo
Exhibition China
Get to know the ‘centre of the world’ as the Chinese call their country. Link
Online
Also online
Exhibition Deshima Experience
After restoration, the Kawahara Keiga folding screen can be seen again. In the museum and at home. Link
Vanaf 02-12-2024
Hanuman travels across the globe
A gallery exhibition about the fascinating figure Hanuman. Link
Permanent expo
Japan and Korea
Lacquer work and a series of unique prints offer an insight into the long history that the Netherlands shares with Japan Link
On request
MuseumBuddy
The museum offers free museum entrance to newcomers and the volunteers who coach them. Link
Permanent expo
North America and North American Arctic
The art of survival in the polar circle and iconic objects from North America. Link
Permanent expo
Oceania
From Australia to Easter Island: marvel at the similarities and difference between the island dwellers. Link
Permanent expo
The Indonesian bronzes
The bronze images provide a wealth of information about the history of Indonesia. Link
Permanent expo
Exhibition Africa
Masks from the Dogon to powerful statues. Learn more about this multi-faceted continent. LinkWant to see more activities?
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