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The Naturalis is the National Museum of Natural History and is located just outside the center of Leiden, on the backside of the trainstation, in a large, modern building. If you have trouble finding it, just look for the "monuments to rust", which are large rusty statues, on the side of the road.
It is a very large museum with several floors (4-5) that will take ages to visit thoroughly.
There is always some kind of special exhibition and at the time of writing it is "Heart at work, A special exhibiton about the heart, blood and vessels".
The permanent exhibitions are:
- Nature Theater
- Primeval Parade
- Earth
- Life
- Earth inside
- Biotechnology
- Treasure Chamber
There is a lot to see and it can be very interesting. It is a very good way of spending time when the the day is not nice for a walk outside (yes, it does occasionally also happen to have bad weather in Leiden :))
Adults pay 9 Eur and children 5 (free if they are under 4 years old).
Opening hours are:
Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 6 pm, closed on Monday.
During school vacations and on holidays: Monday-Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
(Closed 25 December and 1 January) Leave a Comment
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Leiden has 12 museums, all well worth a visit.
The priceless and unique collections on show there enjoy international fame.
Let me list a few:
The National Antiquity Museum, with its Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, the National Museum for Cultural Anthropology with its treasures from different cultures.
The Boerhaave Museum, unveiling the history of medical science: very interesting!
The De Lakenhal Municipal Museum, exhibiting works by Rembrandt, Lucas van Leyden and Jan Steen and of course :
Naturalis, the National Presentation of Natural History, are only a selection of all the treasures the Leyden museums have on display: a real DISCOVERY!
I shall try to tell you about them all in other TIPS.....to start with this picture: a necklace with a gold Bes pendant and beads in the shape of Udjat - eyes, flies and scarabs.
In the middle: necklace with cornelian cornflower beads and gold fish.
Below: necklace with fly-shaphed beads.
All from Egypt, 18th Dynasty, 15th Century BC
ESTONISHING BEAUTY! Leave a Comment
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Leiden was very famous for its cloth becasue of the quality. This quality was kep high by appointed inspectors that gave thc loth a seal of approvement before it was shipped out. Since the cloth industry was so important and business was booming there came a special cloth hall in 1639 where the officials resided.
Nowadays the tis building is a famous museum. Leave a Comment
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One of my favourite pieces was this Roman jug moulded into the face of a happy man licking his lips. Obviously something tasty was kept in this container!
Other Classical items of interest are a marble statue of the Emperor Trajan, a selection of Etruscan gravestones and Greek vases.
Opening hours are 10-5 Tues-Fri and 12-5 on Sat & Sun. On Mondays only pre-booked school tours may visit. The museum is also closed 1 January, 3 October and Xmas Day. Leave a Comment
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The biggest exhibit of all, the ancient Egyptian temple of Taffeh, commands the entrance to the museum. The Egyptians gave it as a gift to the Dutch for their assistance in carrying out archeaological surveys during the construction of the Aswan Dam.
If you are an Egyptologist, there are dozens of mummies (not just of people, but of cats and crocodiles too) plus some fine carvings. Bring your camera to document your visit, there are plenty of lovely things!
Admission costs 6 euros for adults, 5.50 for children and 5 euros for those 65 and over. It's free with your Museeumkaart (you DID read my tip on my Nertherlands page, right? And you're going to buy one, aren't you???) Leave a Comment
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The start of this museum was the private collection of Willem IV which he began during the 18th Century.
Willem I founded the Koninklijk Penningkabinet in 1816 and then the museum made its real start collecting more and more: coins from Greece and the Roam Empire and of course Dutch coins.
There are coins from different ships that had sunk to the bottom of the sea: all in all there is a wealth to be enjoyed.
There are e.g. some stamps from MESOPOTAMIA, over 5000 years old and oh, so precious and emotional to see.
The collection counts up to 200.000 issues, each with its own history, story, country....
they all tell about kinds and emperors, technique, history, economy, archeology and art!
A most wonderful, well-filled TREASURE-TROVE. Leave a Comment Address: RAPENBURG 28 LeidenPhone: 071-5160999Directions: next to the city centreWebsite: www.penningkabinet.nl Other Contact: museum@penningkabinet.nl
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This MUSEUM is most wonderful and its collections are so diverse that it is wise to decide beforehand which collections you want to visit.......
In the INTRO you can read about the MUMMIES of the Egyptian collection.
THIS MUSEUM IS A REAL MUST!
Here some more info:
Accessibility
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is situated in the historic centre of Leiden, at a ten minute walk of Leiden Central Station.
Parking your car near the building may be difficult. The best location to leave your car is the Haagweg car park. From the Haagweg, there is a shuttle bus service to the museum. For the quickest route to the museum, see the itinerary. Also busses and touring cars can best be left at the Haagweg car park. See their website for more information. Please note that in the centre of Leiden you are not allowed to drive or (temporarily) park a bus!
Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users can reserve a wheelchair by calling telephone number (+31) (0)71 – 5163 163 (only on weekdays).
In front of the museum building, at the Rapenburg, is one parking place for visitors holding an official parking license for the disabled.
Partially sighted persons are allowed to take their guide-dogs. The museum’s staff are always willing to help you find your way. Leave a Comment
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This is a Municipal Museum located in a precious, beautiful historic building that was designed by Arent van 's Gravesande.
In 1874 it was opened to the public as a museum.
In between 1640 and 1800 the building had a completely different function.
At that time the famous LEIDSE LAKEN (textile, fabric) was sampled and the gouvernors and "staalmeesters" (THE SYNDICS) met.
In the Museum you will get the chance to see and admire unique utensils..........
And of course the COMPLETE story of the siege and the Relief of the Siege of Leiden on October 3rd 1574.
The cloth-maker and merchants gathered in the courtyard where the SYNDICS took samples. Subsequently the sacks/bags went to the GUILD HALL, called DE BIG PRESS, where they got a lead seal. Seals have been found from Indonesia, South Africa and America.
On the outside walls of the LAKENHAL are wonderful decorations, reliefs.
During the 19th Century the LAKENHALL was used as a emergency hospital, if needed and in 1874 the place became a real MUSEUM.....
There are precious collections of silver flatware and ingraved glass, tiles and tinware.
Most glorious paintings from the best Dutch artists of e.g. the Dutch Landscape and....and....there is far too much to list it all here so I can only advise you: go and see that wonderful place, feel and smell that special atmosphere....
My favourite painter whose work is also in the LAKENHAL is FLORIS VERSTER........magnificent!
OPEN: Tuesdays through Fridays 10AM - 5PM
Saturdays & Sundays midday - 5PM
October 3rd 10AM till midday.
For guided tours (groups) make reservations about 3 weeks in advance....this place is very sought-after. Leave a Comment Address: Oude Singel 28-32 2312 RA LeidenPhone: 071-516537 / 5120820Directions: near the city centre, where most museums are....and 5 minutes away from the Railway Station.Website: http://www.museumstad.nl Other Contact: postbus@lakenhal.nl
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This is the National Museum of Antiquities, exploring the pre-historic foundations of the Netherlands plus exhibiting treasures from other world civilisations.
Greek vases, Etruscan bronzes, Egyptian relief carving, Roman imperial portraits and Viking coins all jostle for space in a recently renovated gallery. Leave a Comment Address: Rapenburg 28Phone: 0900 660 0600Directions: A 10-minute walk from Leiden Centraal station, go past the windmill to where the two canals split and head straight up Rapenburg. Don't confuse it with the Ethnology Museum across from the station (though they are happy to give you a map & directions)Website: www.rmo.nl
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