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Illuminated museum building in Leiden during Museum Night

Museum Night Leiden — thirteen museums, one evening

One evening a year Leiden's museums stay open late with a programme you cannot get by day: depot tours, music between the collections and performances in the galleries. One ticket gets you into all of them.

What to expect

  • Access to almost every Leiden museum with a single wristband.
  • Special tours, talks and concerts inside the galleries.
  • A route across the historic centre, all on foot.
  • A younger, going-out crowd and a festival atmosphere.

Practical information

  • When: every year in September, on a Saturday evening.
  • Tickets: sold online in advance and often gone before the night itself.
  • Plan three to five museums; more is unrealistic.
  • Start with the busiest venues, such as Naturalis or the National Museum of Antiquities.

Frequently asked questions

How many museums can you visit in one Museum Night?
Three to five. Everything is walkable, but the popular museums have queues.
Do I need a separate ticket per museum?
No, one Museum Night ticket covers all participating museums.