National museum for antiquities

📍 Rapenburg 28, Leiden 🚗 14 min 🚲 44 min

The "Rijksmuseum voor Oudheden" is an archaeological museum with changing exhibitions on history.

Journey through time

The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden takes visitors on an intriguing journey through the rich history of mankind. With an extensive collection of archaeological finds, artefacts and works of art, the museum offers in-depth insight into ancient civilisations. The permanent exhibition consists of themes such as ancient Egypt and Nubia to the classical world from the Greeks and Roman times to early Dutch history and archaeology.

Mummies for all ages

The impressive collection includes mummies, Greek sculptures, Egyptian temple pieces and Dutch archaeological finds. Interactive exhibitions and educational programmes make history accessible to visitors of all ages. For example, there is even a light show on an Egyptian temple!

Check the Rijksmuseum of Antiquities website for current exhibitions, opening hours and prices.