National Museum of Ethnology, Ethnological museum in Leiden, Netherlands
The National Museum of Ethnology contains extensive collections representing global cultures through artifacts, textiles, and traditional objects from different continents.
Established in 1837 as Museum Japonicum, the institution became Europe's first ethnographic museum with an initial collection of 5,000 Japanese objects from Von Siebold.
The museum displays cultural items including Buddha statues from Asia, Pueblo Kachina dolls from Americas, and Nkisi nkondi figures from Central Africa.
Located within walking distance from Leiden Central Station, the museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and includes a café for refreshments.
The museum initiated a collection review process in 2023, leading to the return of Indonesian artworks and discussions about the Leiden plate from Guatemala.
Location: Leiden
Address: Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden
Phone: +31880042800
Website: https://leiden.wereldmuseum.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.16331,4.48247
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:59
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