There’s more than enough to do in Leiden!
Visit one of the city’s 13 museums, try a theatre show or cinema, or go out and explore the city. Leiden’s events calendar is chock full of amazing activities – you’ll have no excuse to be bored!
Cultural activities
Leiden is home to the best and most fascinating museums. Get up close to Trix the T-Rex with the Rexperience, or see a genuine Egyptian temple at the National Museum of Antiquities. At Rijksmuseum Boerhaave you can conduct your own experiments and discover a water park. Alternatively, open your eyes to the world’s cultures at Museum Volkenkunde or learn all about giant lily pads at Hortus Botanicus.
Latest family films
Take the children to the latest family films at Lido (Beestenmarkt) and Trianon (Breestraat)! Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s something for everyone. The new film schedule is announced every Thursday, so grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy!
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Things to do
Let's go outside!
The best playgrounds in and around Leiden
Did you know that at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave children can play in a super-enjoyable scientific playground (Waterland Boerhaave)? Roll up your sleeves and discover the properties of water! All the play elements of the water course influence each other.
There is also always something new to discover in the playground in the Blacksmith's Garden: jumping in a ditch, climbing, romping and building huts. And have you heard of the brand new nature playground De Doorbraak? Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
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