One exhibition as a starting point
First choose a display that suits your interests. That leaves you room to read the texts and discover connections. A focused visit can give you more than a quick round of everything there is to see.
Objects and their stories
Look not only at shape and material, but also read what the museum says about makers, use and origin. Which people have a voice in the explanations? That attention helps you see an object within its context.
Museum or library
An online ticket is advisable for an ordinary museum visit. If you specifically want to visit the library, allow for separate hours. Mondays also need attention: the museum is usually closed then, with exceptions during certain holidays and public holidays.
Before you go
Check the current Monday openings and closing days. The library does not follow the ordinary museum hours.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Wereldmuseum Leiden — source 1
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Wereldmuseum Leiden — source 2
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.