Activities
All activities
Small presentation
At Home with me: images and words by the International Transition Class
From 15 July until 23 August at the Rear Courtyard The students at ISK explored which dishes are important to them and why. Through words and images, they explain how food makes them, their friends, and their family feel at home.
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.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.
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.
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.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.
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
in Dutch
Home studio
Always and everywhere With these creative tasks, you can turn your house into a home studio in no time.
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.
creative assignment