American Pilgrim Museum
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American Pilgrim Museum
Beschuitsteeg 9, Leiden - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 512 24 13
The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is based in a beautifully preserved house dating back to 1375. The museum tells the stories of the founders of New England, with collections that examine everything from pottery and table settings, to armour, weaponry, and medicines. As well as the fixed exhibits, there are rotating temporary exhibits that focus on the Pilgrim theme. The museum shows how contact with other groups of refugees expanded the horizons of the Pilgrims and introduced new customs into their culture. |
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Botanical Gardens
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Botanical Gardens
Rapenburg 73, Leiden - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 527 72 49
The Hortus Botanicus was founded in 1590 by students and professors of the University of Leiden. Researchers grew tropical trees and plants in greenhouses. In 1593, the botanist Carolus Clusius brought the first tulip bulbs into Holland and planted them at the Hortus Botanicus. The original gardens have been reconstructed in the Clusius Garden – named after Carolus Clusius in acknowledgement of his scholarly works. The National Herbarium of the Netherlands is a part of the Hortus Botanicus, and is one of the largest Herbaria in the world. |
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Municipal Museum of Leiden
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Municipal Museum of Leiden
Oude Singel 28-32, Leiden 2312 RA - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 516 53 60 - Fax: +31 (0)71 513 44 89
The Municipal Museum of Leiden has been housed in the Lakenhal since 1874. The Lakenhal itself was built in 1640, and originally served as a clothmakers hall. The museum examines Dutch urban culture from the 16th century to the present day. Exhibits include paintings by 16th and 17 century artists such as Isaac van Swanenburgh, Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and Liedens. The museum also has a 16th century wool loom, and an assortment of silver, engraved glass, pewter, and tiles. |
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Museum Of Natural History
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Museum Of Natural History
Darwinweg 2, Leiden NL-2300 RA - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 568 76 00 - Fax: +31 (0)71 568 76 00
The Museum of Natural History is home to a collection of 10 million objects – of which around 10,000 are on display at any one time. The new museum building was designed by architect Fons Verheijen, and work was completed in 1998. An 80 metre footbridge connects the new building to the old Naturalis reception area. The museum has a number of interactive displays suitable for a variety of age groups, including ’Earth Inside’ which is aimed at younger children. |
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Pieterskerk
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Pieterskerk
Kloksteeg 16, Leiden - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 512 43 19
The Pieterskerk in Leiden is one of the oldest and largest monuments in the town. The former church has now been deconsecrated, and serves now as a museum and monument, hosting a number of art treasures and memorials to those buried at the church. There are also two exceptional organs – the Van Hagerbeer Organ, which is of Dutch origin and includes pipes dating back to 1446, and a more modern, English organ, constructed in 1883 by Tomas Hill. |
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Stadhuis
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Stadhuis
Breestraat, Leiden - Netherlands
The Stadhuis, or Town Hall, in Leiden was originally constructed in 1597. The building was intended to represent the wealth and prosperity that the town had been enjoying after the siege of Leiden had been lifted. A poem by Jan van Hout was integrated into the facade to commemorate the siege. The building was severely damaged in a fire in 1929, and only the part on the Breestraat side survived. The building was rebuilt in Renaissance style, but the interior was modernised, and features woodwork created by Escher. |
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Stedelijk Musem de Lakenhal
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Stedelijk Musem de Lakenhal
Oude Singel 32, Leiden - Netherlands
The Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal is a museum located in the old Cloth Hall in Leiden. It contains a number of sixteenth and seventeenth century paintings, including a number of examples of works by Jacob van Swanenburgh, who was a tutor to Rembrandt during the early days of his career, and some works by Lucas van Leyden. There are also some examples of textiles produced in the Leiden area, and some displays devoted to the history of the town. |
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Waag
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Waag
Hoogstraat, Leiden - Netherlands
The Waag, or Weigh House, in Leiden, is located on Vismarkt. It was designed by Pieter Post, and features an interesting frieze which shows a merchant watching as some straining labourers work around him. Pieter Post was a well known architect, and the brother of the famous artist Frans Post. The Waag was constructed in 1658. Today, it is used as a venue for cultural events, and hosts a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. |
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Windmill Museum
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Windmill Museum
Tweede Binnenvestgracht 1, Leiden - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)71 516 53 53
The Molen Museum De Valk, or Windmill Musuem, is located in a large windmill nicknamed ’The Falcon’ by locals. The windmill is a prominent site on Molenwerf in the middle of town, and contains several exhibits dedicated to the various kinds of windmills. The exhibits explain the history of windmills, how they are constructed, and their usage to grind grain into flour. They also take a detailed look at the inner workings of a windmill. |
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Reservation: reservation@lmho.net 
