Museum Boerhaave, Science and medicine museum in Leiden, Netherlands.
The museum contains 87,600 objects spanning from the 16th to 20th century, featuring scientific instruments and medical apparatus across multiple galleries.
Founded in 1931 following a successful 1907 exhibition at Leiden University, the museum occupies a former convent building that served various purposes.
Named after Herman Boerhaave, the museum received recognition as European Museum of the Year in 2019 for its innovative presentation methods.
Located near Leiden Centraal station, the museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with entry prices of €15 for adults and €5.50 for children.
The museum features a reconstructed anatomical theater and maintains documentation of 3,000 objects through detailed online descriptions and photographs.
Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 10:00-17:00; Januar 1,April 27,Juli 4,Oktober 3,Dezember 25 off
Website: https://rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.16153,4.48890
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:47
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