The historic city of Leiden is just 12 kilometres from Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin and has no fewer than 13 museums, all within walking distance of one another. Discover the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands or see a real T. rex, treasures from Japan and an Egyptian temple. The fun and educational exhibitions are there for young and old alike! Take a ‘journey through human body’, visit the anatomical theatre or get to know Leiden’s most famous resident: Rembrandt van Rijn. Tip: Combine your museum visit with a canal cruise, lunch on a terrace boat and shopping in atmospheric alleys. Welcome to Leiden, City of Discoveries ‘Leiden Partners’.
Leiden has 13 Museums, but which ones do visitors think are the best?
Below a top 5 of the nicest Museums:
5. Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
4. Museum de Lakenhal
3. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
2. Leiden Americam Pilgrim Museum
1. Young Rembrandt Studio
If u do not like statues or paintings, take a look at Naturalis, Hortus Botanicus or Corpus. Where u are surrounded bij nature of every kind.