What you will see
Prints, lacquerware, porcelain, maps and botanical drawings from pre-1860 Japan, alongside changing exhibitions on contemporary Japanese art, manga and design. The rooms themselves are intimate and calm.
Good to know
The museum is at Rapenburg 19, between the National Museum of Antiquities and the Hortus botanicus. Allow one to one and a half hours; rooms are intimate and quiet, and the Japanese cherry outside blossoms in early spring.
- A small museum: allow one to one and a half hours.
- Easy to combine with the Hortus botanicus and the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden on the same street.
- Museumkaart accepted.
- Especially lovely in spring, when the Japanese cherry blossoms.
Location, opening hours & tickets
Address
Japanmuseum SieboldHuisRapenburg 19
2311 GE Leiden
13-minute walk from Leiden Centraal
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–17:00 |
Admission
€ 9Museumkaart accepted
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the opening hours of Japanmuseum SieboldHuis?
- Japanmuseum SieboldHuis is open on Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00. Closed on Mon. Check the official website around public holidays.
- How much is a ticket for Japanmuseum SieboldHuis?
- The listed standard adult admission price for Japanmuseum SieboldHuis is € 9. Check the official website for the current rate and exceptions. Entry is included with a Museumkaart.
- How do I get to Japanmuseum SieboldHuis?
- Japanmuseum SieboldHuis is a 13-minute walk from Leiden Centraal.
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