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National Museum of Antiquities
Explore ancient Egypt, the classical world and Dutch archaeology in Leiden's national antiquities museum. The reconstructed Egyptian temple provides an immediate sense of scale.
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The collection connects familiar ancient civilisations with archaeology closer to home. Seeing Egyptian monuments alongside finds from the Netherlands helps put different societies into perspective. It suits visitors who want objects and material evidence to lead the story, with enough variety for a longer museum visit.
What to look for
The Temple of Taffeh in the entrance hall
Egyptian and Nubian collections
Archaeological finds from the Netherlands
Useful to know
Choose the collection sections that matter most before attempting the whole museum.
Your next visit
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Indoor visit · 75–120 min
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