
Beyond the Canvas
Beyond the Canvas is an art event at the Gravensteen in Leiden on 16 September 2026.

Beyond the Canvas is an art event at the Gravensteen in Leiden on 16 September 2026.

A 7-minute 3D video experience about young Rembrandt in the house where he studied under Jacob van Swanenburgh.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Internationally acclaimed artist Yuki Kihara presents her Dutch solo debut at Wereldmuseum Leiden with the exhibition Darwin in Paradise Camp.

A journey through time and space at the Hortus botanicus: from the Big Bang to 2125, where science, art, and nature tell the story of life on Earth.

An exciting adventure at the National Museum of Antiquities where stone statues of monsters and mythical creatures have come alive. Will you dare to find them?

An exhibition exploring Suriname's rainforest, the threats it faces, and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

Exhibition exploring how Korean pop music evolved from underground roots into a global phenomenon, showcasing the intersection of music, fashion, and visual culture.

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.

Scientists and artists investigate how we determine truth in an era of misinformation and artificial intelligence.

SΓ‘mi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.

An exhibition of the most celebrated works by artist Giselle Kuster, focusing on her time in Leiden.

Twelve mini-exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, from Moroccan jewellery to Egyptian symbols and a Roman barber shop.

Naturalis presents a new exhibition exploring Suriname's nature, wildlife, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived there for centuries.

Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave examining how artists and scientists approach the question of truth through different methods and perspectives.

An exhibition about water and the history of science at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden.

The Wereldmuseum Leiden showcases an exhibition on the history and cultural significance of K-pop.

Exhibition exploring Papua's culture, history and contemporary connections at the Wereldmuseum Leiden.

Contemporary art exhibition in a historic listed building from the 1750s being renovated on Garenmarkt in Leiden.

An exhibition examining alienation and disconnection at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.

Artists showcase their work in shop windows across Leiden's city centre, transforming the street into an open-air gallery.