Activities
All activities
Symposium: Beyond the Canvas
Wednesday 11 September from 13:00 till 16:30 In this symposium artists can explore the fine line between art and science.
Audio Tour
in Dutch
Kijken met je vingers - The museum building
During opening hours Discover our biggest and most important collection piece: the museum building.Ontrafelsessies
Saturday 24 and 31 august and 7 and 14 september from 13:00 till 16:00 This summer Alicia Hoost, Sarah van Lamsweerde and Esther Mugambi will join you in your search for the hidden stories of Leiden. Unravel the past in a creative and healing way: working together with textiles, song and your stories.
for families
Open Atelier: Meerkleurendruk op pootjes
Every Sunday between 28 July and 15 September, and extra on Wednesday, 21 August between 13:00 and 16:00. Heb je zin om je creativiteit een boost te geven? Kom dan naar ons open atelier.Vanaf zondag 28 juli kun je aan de slag met insecten, linoleum en inkt in de workshop 'Meerkleurendruk op pootjes', geïnspireerd op de presentatie Zomers!Art Route
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 During the 30th edition of the Art Route, artists are once again throwing open their studios and galleries to visitors.Open studio: Make your point!
every sunday continuously from 1 to 4 pm Make your own wareable statement every sunday afternoon
tour
Instaprondleidingen Leiden viert feest - 450 jaar optochten
every sundat from 14:00 Ontdek elke zondag in een gratis instaprondleiding meer over de tentoonstelling Leiden viert feest - 450 jaar optochten.
exclusive for members 3 October Vereeniging
Gratis entree tentoonstelling Leiden viert feest - 450 jaar optochten voor leden 3 October Vereeniging
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 september from 10:00 till 17:00 Gratis toegang en rondleiding tot de tentoonstelling Leiden viert feest- 450 jaar optochten voor leden van de 3 October vereniging
Free
in Dutch and Dutch Sign Language
Guided tour in Dutch Sign Language
Thursday 3 October at 11:00
Free entry
GRATIS MUSEUMBEZOEK OP 3 OKTOBER
Thursday 3 October 2024 You can visit Museum De Lakenhal for free every year on 3 October to witnes the history of the Leidens Siege and Relief.
Tour or workshop
In Dutch
Memorabel
Every first Thursday from 14:30-16:00 The museum regularly organizes workshops and guided tours for people with dementia and their loved ones.
Maand van de Geschiedenis
in Dutch
Sunday lecture: the redesign of the Bakker Korff Room
Sunday 6 October from 11:00 till 12:30 In this lecture, we will tell you all about newly acquired work by Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff and the redesign of the Bakker Korff Room at the museum.Open studio: Make your point!
continuously from 1 to 4 pm Make your own wareable statement every sunday afternoonSunday Lecture: Leiden Celebrates - 450 Years of Parades
Sunday 3 November from 11:00 till 12:30Open studio: Make your point!
continuously from 1 to 4 pm Make your own wareable statement every sunday afternoonMuseum Night 2025
Saturday 14 June 2025 During Museum Night, the entire museum will be open and you can take part in all kinds of activities.
For families
In Dutch
Family trail through the collection
During opening hours Look for symbols in 17th-century paintings, learn all about the process of making Leiden cloth and play games with works of art from the modern era.
At home