Things to Do

Things to Do in Leiden

There are 102 attractions in Leiden. Rijksmuseum, dutch national museum for art and history, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Rijksmuseum
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Rijksmuseum
Dutch national museum for art and history
Museum
Van Gogh Museum
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Van Gogh Museum
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh's artworks
Museum
Anne Frank House
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Anne Frank House
Preserved Amsterdam house documenting Anne Frank's wartime diary
Museum
Keukenhof
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Keukenhof
Extensive spring flower park famous for tulip displays
Garden
Kinderdijk
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Kinderdijk
Historic windmill complex and UNESCO World Heritage site
Administrative Seat
Vondelpark
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Vondelpark
Large urban park and Amsterdam recreational green space
Park
Mauritshuis
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Mauritshuis
Small museum housing Dutch Golden Age paintings
Museum
Madurodam
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Madurodam
Miniature park displaying scaled Dutch landmarks
Park
Delftse Hout
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Delftse Hout
Recreational park with lakes near Delft
Park
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Modern and contemporary art and design museum
Museum
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
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Kunstmuseum Den Haag
The Hague museum focusing on fine and applied arts
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Natural history museum focusing on biodiversity and specimens
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam art museum with eclectic historic and modern collections
Museum
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
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Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Dutch national museum of ancient Egyptian and classical antiquities
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Frans Hals Museum
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Frans Hals Museum
Dutch museum focusing on Golden Age portraiture
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Kunsthal
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Kunsthal
Rotterdam museum presenting temporary international art exhibitions
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Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
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Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
Rotterdam ethnographic museum presenting global cultural objects
Museum
Teylers Museum
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Teylers Museum
Historic Haarlem museum of science, art, and natural history
Museum
Escher in the Palace
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Escher in the Palace
Exhibition of M.C. Escher's graphic works in palace
Museum
Wereldmuseum Leiden
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Wereldmuseum Leiden
Ethnographic museum displaying global cultures and artifacts
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Dordrechts Museum
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Dordrechts Museum
Historic Dutch museum with Golden Age paintings
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Museum Boerhaave
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Museum Boerhaave
National science museum of medical and scientific instruments
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Natural History Museum Rotterdam
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Natural History Museum Rotterdam
Natural history museum showcasing regional fauna and fossils
Museum
Bijbels Museum
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Bijbels Museum
Museum exploring biblical stories through art and artifacts
Museum
Alphen aan den Rijn
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Alphen aan den Rijn
Dutch riverside town in South Holland province
Archaeological Site
Randstad
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Randstad
Major Dutch conurbation encompassing Amsterdam–The Hague–Rotterdam region
Area
De Kuip
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De Kuip
Rotterdam football stadium, home of Feyenoord
Stadium
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
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Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
World-renowned Amsterdam concert hall with exceptional acoustics
Theater
Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)
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Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)
Amsterdam stadium built for the 1928 Olympics
Stadium
Westerkerk
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Westerkerk
Amsterdam Protestant church with notable 17th-century tower
Church
Huis ten Bosch
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Huis ten Bosch
Royal palace in The Hague, Dutch monarchy residence
Palace
Nieuwe Kerk Delft
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Nieuwe Kerk Delft
Historic Delft church housing the tomb of William
Religious Site
ADO Den Haag Stadium
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ADO Den Haag Stadium
Football stadium home to ADO Den Haag
Stadium
Euromast
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Euromast
Tall observation tower offering city views in Rotterdam
Building
Homomonument
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Homomonument
Public memorial in Amsterdam commemorating LGBTQ+ oppression
Monument
Museumplein
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Museumplein
Amsterdam museum district and public cultural square
Square
Oude Kerk
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Oude Kerk
Oldest building and medieval church in Amsterdam
Religious Site
Noordeinde Palace
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Noordeinde Palace
Working Dutch royal palace in The Hague
Palace
Grote Kerk, Haarlem
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Grote Kerk, Haarlem
Large Gothic church in Haarlem with historic organ
Church
IJsselmonde
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IJsselmonde
Dutch river island hosting Rotterdam suburbs and industrial zones
Island
Mevlana Mosque, Rotterdam
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Mevlana Mosque, Rotterdam
Large mosque serving Rotterdam's Turkish Muslim community
Mosque
Aalsmeer Flower Auction
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Aalsmeer Flower Auction
World's largest flower auction and wholesale market
Market
Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem
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Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem
Neo-Gothic cathedral in Haarlem, distinguished tower
Church
Zuid-Kennemerland National Park
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Zuid-Kennemerland National Park
Dutch coastal national park with dunes and birdlife
Park
Diergaarde Blijdorp
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Diergaarde Blijdorp
Major Rotterdam zoo with conservation and diverse species
Zoo
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
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EYE Film Institute Netherlands
National film museum and archive in Amsterdam
Museum
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
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Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Historic botanical garden affiliated with Leiden University
Museum
Leidseplein
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Leidseplein
Central Amsterdam square and nightlife hub
Square
Museum Het Prinsenhof
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Museum Het Prinsenhof
Delft museum focused on William of Orange and history
Museum
Panorama Mesdag
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Panorama Mesdag
Circular panoramic painting museum displaying 19th-century seascape
Museum
De Krijtberg
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De Krijtberg
Roman Catholic church in Amsterdam city centre
Church
Hoeksche Waard
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Hoeksche Waard
Dutch island region in South Holland, agricultural landscapes
Island
Mubarak Mosque, The Hague
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Mubarak Mosque, The Hague
Large mosque in The Hague serving Muslim community
Mosque
Heineken Experience
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Heineken Experience
Interactive beer museum inside former Heineken brewery
Museum
KattenKabinet
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KattenKabinet
Small Amsterdam museum featuring cat-themed artworks
Museum
Montevideo (Rotterdam)
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Montevideo (Rotterdam)
Tower
Alblasserwaard
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Alblasserwaard
Low-lying polder region in South Holland, iconic windmills
Area
Corpus (museum)
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Corpus (museum)
Interactive human body museum illustrating anatomy and health
Museum
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
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Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
Large Gothic church central to Dordrecht's historic centre
Church
Het Schip
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Het Schip
Amsterdam School housing complex and social housing museum
Museum
Khojaly Genocide Memorial (The Hague)
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Khojaly Genocide Memorial (The Hague)
Monument in The Hague commemorating victims of Khojaly
Monument
Melkweg
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Melkweg
Major Amsterdam music venue and cultural nightclub
Theater
St. Laurentius
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St. Laurentius
Historic church in South Holland with Gothic elements
Church
Amstelland
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Amstelland
Rural region around Amsterdam centred on the Amstel
Area
Amstelpark
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Amstelpark
Large Amsterdam park featuring gardens and playgrounds
Park
Matilo
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Matilo
Roman fort ruins near Leiden, archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Stadsschouwburg
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Stadsschouwburg
Historic city theatre in Amsterdam hosting performing arts
Theater
Westermoskee
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Westermoskee
Large Amsterdam mosque serving multicultural congregations
Mosque
Brederode Castle
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Brederode Castle
Ruined medieval castle near Haarlem, former noble stronghold
Ruins
Duin- en Bollenstreek
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Duin- en Bollenstreek
Dutch coastal region of dunes and bulb flower fields
Area
Museum De Lakenhal
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Museum De Lakenhal
Leiden museum of art, history, and textiles
Museum
Nieuwe Kerk (The Hague)
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Nieuwe Kerk (The Hague)
Historic church hosting concerts in The Hague
Church
Sarphatipark
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Sarphatipark
Urban park in Amsterdam with recreational facilities
Park
Sint Janskerk
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Sint Janskerk
Historic medieval church in Gouda, Netherlands
Church
Duinrell
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Duinrell
Family amusement park and holiday resort in Wassenaar
Park
Haagse Bos
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Haagse Bos
Ancient parkland and woodland within The Hague
Park
SieboldHuis
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SieboldHuis
Museum housing Siebold's Japanese collections and artifacts
Museum
Teylingen Castle
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Teylingen Castle
Medieval Dutch castle surrounded by water and gardens
Ruins
Beatrixpark
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Beatrixpark
Public urban park in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Park
Beelden aan Zee
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Beelden aan Zee
Museum in The Hague dedicated to contemporary sculpture
Museum
Malieveld
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Malieveld
Large open field in The Hague for events
Park
Netherlands Photo Museum
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Netherlands Photo Museum
Museum of photography exhibiting contemporary and historical works
Museum
Westerpark (park)
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Westerpark (park)
Urban park in Amsterdam with cultural venues
Park
Duindigt
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Duindigt
Historic Dutch horse racing track near The Hague
Park
Haarlemmerhout
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Haarlemmerhout
Historic public park in Haarlem with wooded pathways
Park
Heemstede Castle
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Heemstede Castle
Historic Dutch manor house and small castle
Ruins
Krimpenerwaard
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Krimpenerwaard
Rural Dutch polder region with historic waterways
Area
Rembrandtpark
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Rembrandtpark
Urban park in Amsterdam with recreational areas
Park
Sloterpark
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Sloterpark
Amsterdam urban park with ponds and recreation
Park
Zuiderpark (Rotterdam)
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Zuiderpark (Rotterdam)
Major urban park offering sports and green spaces
Park
De Balie
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De Balie
Independent arts and debate center in Amsterdam
Theater
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Drechtsteden
Industrial and riverine conurbation in South Holland
Area
Frans Hals Museum - Hal
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Frans Hals Museum - Hal
Art museum housing Dutch Golden Age paintings
Museum
Hofplein
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Hofplein
Busy Rotterdam square and major tram interchange
Square
Huis ter Kleef
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Huis ter Kleef
Ruined medieval castle and historic defensive site
Ruins
Museon
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Museon
Science and culture museum in The Hague
Museum
Monument Indië-Nederland
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Monument Indië-Nederland
Monument commemorating Dutch colonial ties with Indonesia
Monument
Theater De Stoep
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Theater De Stoep
Municipal theatre and cultural venue in Spijkenisse
Theater
Kraaijeveld House
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Kraaijeveld House
Historic Dutch house in South Holland
Museum
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
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Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Historic Dutch windmills demonstrating traditional water management
Historical Site