The Wereldmuseum Leiden - formerly the Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde - is one of the oldest ethnographic museums in the world. Its collection holds over 240,000 objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, some dating back to seventeenth-century Dutch trade expeditions. Alongside its permanent galleries, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
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Exhibition exploring Hanuman, the revered figure from Hindu mythology, and how his identity has evolved across different cultures and periods.
Interactive family route through Wereldmuseum Leiden with search, drawing and thinking challenges exploring the Time for Papua exhibition.
Exhibition bringing together art, history and contemporary issues around Papua, exploring identity, resilience and a sustainable future.
Exhibition exploring Papua's culture, history and contemporary connections at the Wereldmuseum Leiden.
Internationally acclaimed artist Yuki Kihara presents her Dutch solo debut at Wereldmuseum Leiden with the exhibition Darwin in Paradise Camp.
Sámi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.
The Wereldmuseum Leiden showcases an exhibition on the history and cultural significance of K-pop.
Wereldmuseum Leiden marks Día de Muertos with a special programme dedicated to the Mexican festival of remembrance, its cultural heritage and traditions.
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
Wereldmuseum Leiden offers children workshops and discovery activities throughout the summer holidays.
A workshop celebrating Raksha Bandhan, the Indian festival honouring the bond between brothers and sisters, at Wereldmuseum Leiden.
An exhibition exploring Hanuman, the monkey-headed deity from Hindu mythology, and how this figure travels through various cultures and artistic traditions.
Exhibition exploring how Korean pop music evolved from underground roots into a global phenomenon, showcasing the intersection of music, fashion, and visual culture.