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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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From 13 October
Autumn holiday 2025
Your autumn holiday starts at Wereldmuseum Leiden. Be amazed this autumn break at Wereldmuseum Leiden! Link
Last chance, until October 26
Enchanted by GOLD
Discover the fascinating role of gold through time and culture. From 21 December! Link
Until October 26
Indonesia
Imposing temple bells, glittering jewellery and powerful krises tell the story of Indonesia. Link
2 november 2025
Experience Día de Muertos in Wereldmuseum Leiden
Celebrate Día de Muertos 2025 at the Wereldmuseum Leiden: colorful altar of the dead, family theater, and guided tours during this special event. 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 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. 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
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 LinkWant 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.