Activities
All activities
extra op Hemelvaartsdag
Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Thursday 14 May from 15:00 until 16:00Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August 2026 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Workshop
Open Studio: Paper, Scissor? Stone!
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August Come to the studio and create a collage artwork that conveys a message with a sense of humor, just like Jan Steen.
Extra day
Extra open on Whit Monday
25 May from 10:00 until17:00 We're open for a whole extra day! Celebrate your holiday among art.extra tijdens Pinksteren
Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August 2026 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Thursday 14 May from 15:00 until 16:00 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Lecture
Sunday Lecture: Giselle Kuster
Sunday 31 May from 11:00 until 12:30 Ontdek alles over de Leidse jaren van kunstenaar Giselle Kuster in dit College.
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.
Evening programme
Museum Night Leiden
Saturday 6 June from 20:00 until 01:00 Visit the Museum at Night - with performances, workshops and more!
Workshop
Extra during the Summer Holidays
Open Studio: Paper, Scissor? Stone!
Wednesday 22 July 2026 Come to the studio and create a collage artwork that conveys a message with a sense of humor, just like Jan Steen.
for families
in Dutch
Kids Lecture: Clean up your room!
Sunday 19 July from 14:00 until 14:30 A lecture on being a kid in the 17th century and now.Art Route
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2025 During the 32th edition of the Art Route, artists are once again throwing open their studios and galleries to visitors.
Evening programme
Lakenhal Late: Giselle Kuster
Friday 16 October from 19:00 until 22:00 Inspired by artist Giselle Kuster, this edition of Lakenhal Late will examine the art world through a feminist lens, featuring performances, talks, and workshops.
creative assignment
Zet dat maar op een tegeltje
Every day between 2 April and 23 August 2026 Maak je eigen tegeltjeswijsheid in het kader van 400 jaar Jan Steen.
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.
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.
At home