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Wereldmuseum Leiden
Explore objects and stories from cultures around the world in a long-established Leiden museum. Its collections invite attention to exchange, collecting and changing interpretations.
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The museum brings together material from many societies, including collections linked to early study of Japan in the Netherlands. Objects are best approached through their contexts and the people who made and used them. Changing exhibitions also make this a useful alternative to Leiden's archaeology and science museums.
What to look for
Objects from cultures across the world
Collections connected with Japan
Exhibitions that revisit cultural histories
Useful to know
Check the current exhibition programme to decide which collections to prioritise.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Indoor visit · 75–120 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
