Leiden American Pilgrim Museum

Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is a history museum housed in a well-preserved 14th-century building in central Leiden. The space contains period furnishings, maps, and engravings from the era when English religious refugees lived in the city.

English religious refugees settled in Leiden between 1608 and 1620, seeking refuge from religious persecution. From here they later departed to establish a new settlement in North America.

The name recalls the English religious refugees who made Leiden their home and left their mark on the city. The rooms show how these people lived and worked before embarking on their journey to America.

The museum is housed in a narrow stone building, so the stairs and rooms may feel tight and confining. It is best visited at a leisurely pace with comfortable footwear.

The building itself is older than the history it tells, with walls and structures dating from the medieval period. This ancient fabric frames the stories of people who lived there many centuries later.

Location: Leiden

Official opening: 1958

Opening Hours: Thursday-Saturday 13:00-17:00; January 1,October 3,December 24,December 25,December 31,December 26 off

Phone: +31627264651

Email: director@leidenamericanpilgrimmuseum.org

Website: https://leidenamericanpilgrimmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 52.15771,4.49349

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47