Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden holds the city and regional archives of Friesland, along with a substantial historical collection. Visitors can consult genealogical records, historical documents and rotating exhibitions on the history of Leeuwarden. The centre also runs educational programmes and offers a public reading room.
Documentary about Cornelis Bruinsma, a bridge keeper who filmed his everyday work and built a unique historical archive.
A guided walk through Leeuwarden exploring the historical sites linked to Mata Hari, the famous dancer and spy who was born here.
Author Huub Mous discusses his book about Friesland's past at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Henk Dillerop explores crime and social unrest in Leeuwarden's history through a lecture at the city's historical centre.
Guided walk through Leeuwarden exploring the women who shaped the city's past.
Exhibition exploring future urban development and imaginary cities at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Guided tours of the Schatkamer collection at Leeuwarden's historical centre, exploring remarkable artefacts and their histories.
Guided tour of Leeuwarden's historic town hall, covering its architecture and historical significance.
Ad Fahner explores the building and church history of the Grote- or Jacobijnerkerk at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Frits Mostert guides you through two centuries of healthcare history at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Meindert Ley explores the prehistoric hunters and gatherers who inhabited North Friesland.
Bearn Bilker delivers a lecture on the life of Queen Emma at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
A lecture by Jan Folkerts exploring 'In Nij Begjin' at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Archaeologist Jan-Willem Oudhof explores the history and methodology of archaeology as a discipline.
Redbad Visser examines the links between Game of Thrones and Frisian history at the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Alexander Tuinhout recounts the history of a Lancaster bomber that crashed near Warten, a significant aviation heritage site in Friesland.
Guided walking tour through Leeuwarden exploring the historical sites connected to the city's Jewish heritage.
A lecture by Alexander Tuinhout about a historic aircraft accident that occurred in Friesland.