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The skeleton of T. rex Trix at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden

Naturalis Biodiversity Center — meet Trix the T. rex

Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Leiden Bio Science Park is the national natural history museum of the Netherlands and home to Trix, one of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons and the only one permanently on show in Europe.

What to see

Dinosaur hall with Trix, the Death gallery, the Earth and Seduction galleries, a nine-metre mosasaur found in Dutch limestone, a mammoth and a live-specimen laboratory where researchers work in view of visitors.

Triceratops and other dinosaur skeletons in the dinosaur hall at Naturalis
Dinosaur hall
The atrium of Naturalis with its distinctive oval facade panels
The Naturalis atrium
Staircases and light-filled facade inside the Naturalis building in Leiden
Inside Naturalis

Practical information

Naturalis is at Darwinweg 2, a ten-minute walk from Leiden Centraal. Book tickets online because weekends and Dutch school holidays sell out, allow around three hours, and pair it with CORPUS a few minutes away.

  • Darwinweg 2, in the Bio Science Park, 10 minutes' walk from Leiden Centraal.
  • Book online: weekends and Dutch school holidays sell out.
  • Allow three hours; excellent for children of all ages.
  • Combine with CORPUS, which is a few minutes away.

Location, opening hours & tickets

Address

Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Darwinweg 2
2333 CR Leiden

10-minute walk from Leiden Centraal (Bio Science Park)

Get directions Official website

Opening hours

Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00

Admission

€ 18Museumkaart accepted

Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Naturalis Biodiversity Center?
Naturalis Biodiversity Center is open on Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00. Open daily. Hours are indicative; check the official website around public holidays.
How much is a ticket for Naturalis Biodiversity Center?
A standard adult ticket for Naturalis Biodiversity Center costs around € 18. Children and students usually pay less. Entry is included with a Museumkaart.
Can you buy tickets for Naturalis Biodiversity Center online?
Tickets for Naturalis Biodiversity Center are sold at the desk or via the official website. Our tickets page does offer combination tickets for other Leiden attractions.
How do I get to Naturalis Biodiversity Center?
Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a 10-minute walk from Leiden Centraal (Bio Science Park). Arriving by car? Use a city-centre car park and walk the last stretch.
When is Naturalis Biodiversity Center least busy?
Weekday mornings just after opening and the final hour before closing are the quietest times at Naturalis Biodiversity Center. School holidays, Sundays and public holidays are busiest.