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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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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 Link
December 20 through January 4
Christmas holiday 2025
Get inspired by nativity scenes from the museum’s collection and make your own Christmas creations during our festive workshops. Link
Nov. 8 until Jan. 11
Art Installation Fillke Pewma
From 8 November, the Wereldmuseum Leiden, in collaboration with Mapuche communities, presents the art installation Fillke Pewma. Link
From October 18, 2025
K-pop: A Snapshot exhibition
From underground music scene to global visual culture: K-pop. Since the 1990s, Korean pop music has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Link
Vanaf 02-12-2024
Hanuman travels across the globe
A gallery exhibition about the fascinating figure Hanuman. 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
Altijd te doen
Boxie, a playful museum adventure
Boxie: a small audio box full of stories, sounds, and fun tasks (kidsproof). 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 Africa
Masks from the Dogon to powerful statues. Learn more about this multi-faceted continent. 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 unique Kawahara Keiga folding screen can be seen again. In the museum and at home. 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. LinkWant to see more activities?
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