What to see
Christiaan Huygens' pendulum clock, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's microscopes, the anatomical theatre, and the cryogenic laboratory equipment with which Kamerlingh Onnes first liquefied helium and discovered superconductivity in Leiden.
Practical information
The address is Lange Sint Agnietenstraat 10, a short walk from the Hortus botanicus. Allow about 90 minutes; the museum is rarely crowded and its hands-on experiments make it a strong choice for curious children and rainy afternoons.
- Lange Sint Agnietenstraat 10, in the university quarter.
- Allow 90 minutes; genuinely fun for curious children.
- Museumkaart accepted; rarely crowded.
- Combine with the Hortus botanicus, five minutes away.
Location, opening hours & tickets
Address
Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveLange Sint Agnietenstraat 10
2312 WC Leiden
15-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
€ 15Museumkaart 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 Rijksmuseum Boerhaave?
- Rijksmuseum Boerhaave 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 Rijksmuseum Boerhaave?
- The listed standard adult admission price for Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is € 15. Check the official website for the current rate and exceptions. Entry is included with a Museumkaart.
- How do I get to Rijksmuseum Boerhaave?
- Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is a 15-minute walk from Leiden Centraal.
Continue exploring Leiden
- Leiden with childrenLeiden for families: Trix the T. rex at Naturalis, the CORPUS body journey, self-drive electric boats, playgrounds and stroller-friendly routes.
- Local heroesStories from Leiden locals and historic residents: Rembrandt, Boerhaave and Jan van Hout, plus insider tips on hidden corners of the City of Keys.
- Wereldmuseum LeidenWereldmuseum Leiden is one of the world's oldest ethnographic museums, with major collections from Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
- Museum De LakenhalMuseum De Lakenhal in Leiden shows early Rembrandts, Lucas van Leyden and the story of the 1574 siege in a 17th-century cloth hall. Visitor guide.