Opening hours, address and telephone number

Open today until 17:00

Opening hours next week
Day Opening hours
Sun - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Overview of opening hours
Rapenburg 28
2311 EW Leiden
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071 - 51 63 163

Kids proof
Het Rijksmuseum van de Oudheden in Leiden
National Museum of Antiquities, Leiden
The museum displays world-renowned sarcophagi
The National Museum of Antiquities is a kid-approved museum
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Gilded silver helmet

At the National Museum of Antiquities, the ancient world and archaeology come to life. A complete Egyptian temple and more take you on a journey to ancient Egypt. You can also discover prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages.

Ancient civilizations

Discover the ancient civilizations of Egypt, classical antiquity and the ancient Near East, along with the Netherlands in prehistoric, Roman and medieval times. Displays include world-renowned sarcophagi, majestic imperial statues and ancient jewelry.

The museum holds various temporary exhibitions, lectures, audio tours, scavenger hunts and activities for children during the school holidays.

Access

Netherlands Museum Pass valid

Would you like to purchase a Netherlands Museum Pass?

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Rolstoeltoegankelijk
  • Drinken
  • Museumwinkel
More information on the museum website

The mummy case of priest Panehsy and Dionysos

The mummy case of priest Panehsy and Dionysos, the god of wine, intoxication, and ecstasy. Discover the highlights of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities).

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