Welcome to Museum Volkenkunde!

Check out below what there is to see and do in Leiden and at our other locations: Tropenmuseum (Amsterdam), Afrika Museum (Berg en Dal), Wereldmuseum (Rotterdam). Our research institute RCMC (Research Center for Material Culture) organizes events at various locations.

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MuseumMaatje - Museum Volkenkunde
Special
On request

MuseumBuddy

The museum offers free museum entrance to newcomers and the volunteers who coach them. Link
keiga-scherm
Online
Special
Also online

Deshima Experience

After restoration, the Kawahara Keiga folding screen can be seen again. In the museum and at home. Link
Afrika - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

Africa

Masks from the Dogon to powerful statues. Learn more about this multi-faceted continent. Link
Azie - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

Asia

Life-sized statues, religious objects and musical instruments: a range of remarkable objects and stories.  Link
Boeddhazaal - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

Buddha room

A must-see during your visit: the world-famous Japanese Buddhas in their atmospheric space. Link
Midden- en Zuid-Amerika - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

Central and South America

Mayas, Aztecs, Amazon peoples and Incas: ancient cultures with a legendary history. Link
China - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

China

Get to know the ‘centre of the world’ as the Chinese call their country. Link
Indonesie - Museum Volkenkunde
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Permanent expo

Indonesia

Imposing temple bells, glittering jewellery and powerful krises tell the story of Indonesia. Link
Japan en Korea - Museum Volkenkunde
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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
Noord-Amerika en poolgebieden - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

North America and North American Arctic

The art of survival in the polar circle and iconic objects from North America. Link
Oceanie - Museum Volkenkunde
Exhibition
Permanent expo

Oceania

From Australia to Easter Island: marvel at the similarities and difference between the island dwellers. Link

Want to see more activities?

We have more to show! Because the website is set to English we cannot show you the full programme, as some of our activities are only available in Dutch. Switch to Dutch to view everything we have to offer.