Wereldmuseum Leiden, National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, Netherlands
The museum displays over 450,000 objects and 610,000 audiovisual sources representing cultures from every continent in a former academic hospital building.
Founded in 1837 as Verzameling Van Siebold, the institution started with Japanese artifacts collected by physician Philipp Franz von Siebold around 1825.
The collection includes a 1300-year-old Buddha statue, traditional textiles, ritual objects, and extensive materials from Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Located at Steenstraat 1 in Leiden, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with adult tickets priced at 16 euros.
The Berg der Onsterfelijken structure stands as the only specimen of its type throughout Europe, reflecting Chinese mourning traditions.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 1837
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Part of: National Museum of World Cultures
Address: 1 1 Steenstraat 2312BS Leiden 2312BS Leiden
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; January 01,April 27,December 25 off
Phone: +31880042800
Website: https://leiden.wereldmuseum.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.16331,4.48244
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:26
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