Naturalis/ The National Museum of Natural History
LEIDEN
Permanent Collection
The National Museum of Natural History, Naturalis, goes back two hundred years. It was then founded by King William I as State Museum of Natural History. Naturalis has seven permanent exhibitions and several temporary exhibitions. The main theme of the display's in Naturalis is the cohesive and constantly evolving earth system, formed by our planet and the life on it. 'Nature's Theater' and 'Fossils Parade' present the diversity of the past and present life forms on earth as well as the changing appearance of the earth itself. The processes that led to the earth's tremendous bio-diversity are explained in 'Earth', 'Life', and 'Ecosystems'.
Visiting hours
Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 6 pm, closed on Monday. During school vacations and on holidays: Monday-Sunday 10 am - 6 pm. Closed 1 January and 25 December.
Admission
Children < 4: free; children 4 - 17 € 5; adults € 9; Youth Pass € 8; groups > 10 pers. € 1 reduction on full rate.
Address
Darwinweg 2
LEIDEN
071-5687600
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Facilities
How to get there?
Naturalis is located close to Leiden Central Station. The historical town centre of Leiden is a mere 15-minute walk from the museum. You may also board the City Shuttle for free transport to the shopping district or one of the other museums. The car park near the museum is small and subject to parking fees. Paid parking is also available in the LUMC (hospital) multi-storey car park, which is a 5-minute walk from the museum.
