Used to love this museum as a kid and now uts even better. Could spend the whole day here learning about different cultures and far away nations. If you don't have the chance to travel but still want to learn about the world and its people come visit this museum. And I have to make a special mention of the big screens with the most beautiful photos projected on them, I almost felt guilty for not just sitting down and watch the whole sideshow.

In short, I love the museum. Great collection. And the exhibition of Nineveh is amazing!

The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a wonderful museum to visit. I was here during the Aztec exposition which was a sheer delight. They have WiFi which is quite helpful if you're a tourist. There's a cloakroom with lockers where you leave your handbags and are provided tokens to lock them in. There's a lovely play place for the kids and a small cafe. Quite centrally located and right opposite the bus and train stations and central Rotterdam.

This museum of ethnology, located within walking distance from the Leiden central station, is so breathtaking that one finds it rather difficult to choose where to start! My advice is: take your time and walk through all the exhibits....and read the fascinating stories behind them. Come to Leiden and visit this magnificent museum! Highly recommended.

Very interesting museum that provides a journey through different cultures of the world having list of unique items on show. My favorite section what’s Africa, very colourful and bright.

What a wonderful museum! We spend quite a few hours in the different rooms that bring you all around the world with items from every continent. I really enjoyed my stay there and found it absolutely not to be missed on my list. The staff at the entrance was also very kind and welcoming when explaining the different areas. If you are visiting Leiden I wholeheartedly recommend it!

While visiting Leiden and if one has an interest in ethnology, this is a very good museum to bring both yourselves and your children. Introduce them to cultures from all over the world.

Nice museum is good structured, you can go alone, with friends, family and kids, staff is good

I absolutely love this place. It has so many interesting pieces from different cultures. There are also two areas for the kids to learn and play. The cafe offers delicious pastries. Definitely a must see if visiting Leiden.

One of, if not the best museum I have visited. It’s modest in size but thanks to its perfect layout you will never notice. We actually had to leave (after 3-3.5hours) due to their closing time without making it through all the rooms. In a few days we’ll definitely finish our tour! Comprehensive floorplan, clear room divisions with each one containing a specific country or general area of the world, wide pathways, EXCELLENT (exhibition)pieces with informative written explanation that’s not too long and actually interesting. Lots of museums often fumble the ball on this aspect of the museum-experience somehow… Some objects seem to be ‘missing’ - these empty spaces used to display artifacts obtained through colonial wars and oppression. The museum gave them back to the rightful owners and use (a few) vacant places to emphasize the importance of returning artifacts to their home countries and peoples. LOTS of fun for kids as well with a numerous interactive ‘lessons’ on different animals, parts of the world and peoples. The educational activities and games are actually really fun to do - even for “older children” (29yo)

Excellent museum with collections from all around the world. The kid section could be improve or even integrate a more dynamic sections for them. Nonetheless, it is a very nice museum and a ‘must see’ if you go to Leiden.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and spacious museum with a beautiful collection of culture, religion and objects from peoples from all over the world. Interesting exchange expositions make it worthwhile to return regularly. (Original) Mooi en ruim museum met een mooie collectie aan cultuur, religie en voorwerpen van volkeren uit de hele wereld. Ook steeds weer boeiende wisselexposities maken het de moeite waard met regelmaat terug te keren.

(Translated by Google) Large museum with many beautiful things from all over the world. The Buddha-room ❤ (Original) Groot museum met veel mooie dingen vanuit de hele wereld. De boeddha-kamer ❤

Naar de laatste tentoonstellingen geweest: Een zee van eilanden-Topstukken uit Oceanië en First Americans . Beide tentoonstellingen waren wederom op sublieme wijze tentoongesteld, met uitstekende uitleg. De live-action video van Lisa Reihana en de installatie van George Nuku zijn echte eye-catchers. Dit waren beiden toch de absolute uitblinkers bij de tentoonstelling over Oceanië. Ook bij First Americans waren mooie stukken te zien.

Great exhibition on Bali and general state of exotic lands. Easily spend a day here. Fun for all ages. Great interactive installations.

(Translated by Google) Large museum with a great diversity of exhibitions on different cultures. (Original) Museo de amplias dimensiones con gran diversidad de exposiciones sobre las distintas culturas.

(Translated by Google) You left this museum with a mixed feeling. Very nice exhibitions, but many pieces stated that they were stolen during the colonization. Images in which it is written that it was important / sacred to the people because it represented ancestors, for example ... And yet they are here. In addition, at the first nations exhibition very nicely described with, for example, the headdresses and Maori tattoos that these were seen as something spiritual / sacred, but a screen where you could put yourself in the picture for fun with a headdress on as a funny 'costume '. Or, for example, information about the fact that we called the Native Americans Indians, but that they absolutely do not want to use this name themselves, but use the word 'Indians' repeatedly in the exhibition. An incredibly beautiful, educational museum, but could all have been done with much more respect for the populations. (Original) Beetje met je een dubbel gevoel weggegaan bij dit museum. Hele mooie tentoonstellingen, maar er stond bij veel stukken dat ze tijdens de kolonisatie gestolen waren. Beelden waarbij geschreven staat dat het belangrijk/heilig was voor het volk omdat het bv voorouders representeerde... En toch staan ze hier. Daarnaast bij de first nations tentoonstelling heel mooi beschreven bij bv de hoofdtooien en Maori tattoos dat deze als iets spiritueels/heiligs gezien werden, maar dan wel een scherm waar je jezelf voor de leuk op de foto kon zetten met een hoofdtooi op als grappig 'kostuum'. Of bijvoorbeeld info over dat wij de native Americans indianen hebben genoemd maar dat ze deze benaming zelf absoluut niet willen gebruiken, maar het woord 'indianen' dan wel herhaaldelijk gebruiken in de expositie. Een ontzettend mooie, leerzaam museum, maar had allemaal met veel meer respect naar de bevolkingen gekund.

Excellent museum with a world trip.

I spent >4 hours here and still missed a wing (the native American wing of all things...I wanted to see some Tlingit art). If you're as into Asian art as I am, you could easily spend a whole day here. Very impressive collection for a very reasonable price (at least compared to some of the art museums I visited or attempted to visit in Amsterdam a day or two prior). The Indonesian collection is especially extensive (though perhaps that shouldn't be surprising given their history with the Dutch). The quality and quantity of works from Southeast Asia made me realize my history knowledge is severely lacking in that part of the world. One word of caution: if the signage makes you think you're going to see Japanese woodblock prints, well, no, they have almost none of those. Most of their Japanese collection is comprised of daily use items like netsuke, woven bamboo works, inlaid furniture, etc. IMHO, the Korean section of the room was more informative despite occupying less space, but that might've been because I already knew quite a bit about Japan. Still worth seeing.

It is a wonderful experience to wander through this museum with its beautiful collection.

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum with beautiful exhibitions, both the changing and the permanent display. (Original) Heel fijn museum met mooie tentoonstellingen, zowel de wisselende als de vaste opstelling.

(Translated by Google) I've been here with my class. I think the exhibitions are beautiful, but less interactive for children than I expected. The tour was given by someone who did not seem to be in the mood, he could not deal with the enthusiasm of my students. The new exhibition about Oceania is beautiful, but the showpiece, a Maori work of art made from waste plastic, is largely made from new plastic. Something that I (and my students) really thought was a shame. (Original) Ik ben hier met mijn klas geweest. De exposities vind ik mooi, maar minder interactief voor kinderen dan ik had verwacht. De rondleiding werd door iemand gegeven die er zelf niet zoveel zin in leek te hebben, hij kon niet omgaan met het enthousiasme van mijn leerlingen. De nieuwe expositie over Oceanië is mooi, maar het pronkstuk, een Maori kunstwerk gemaakt van afvalplastic, is voor een groot deel ook gemaakt van nieuw plastic. Iets wat ik (en mijn leerlingen) echt heel erg zonde vonden.

(Translated by Google) Always nice temporary exhibitions (Original) Altijd mooie wisseltentoonstellingen

Very nice museum. A oasis of tranquility in the sometimes hectic city of Leiden. Expos on China, Japan and Korea was very interesting.

It will take more than one visit to see everything. There is a new exposition about Oceania pretty awesome!

It is an ethnographic museum in the Netherlands located in the university city of Leiden. As of 2014, the museum, along with the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, and the Africa Museum in Berg en Dal, together make up the National Museum of World Cultures. This isn't the best museum I have ever seen. The repertory isn't very big. But most temporary exhibition are interesting.

The museum looks nice but the exhibitions are of the old lady posh shopping mall style. Exhibits are thrown together without a sense of history. The Moche culture, for example, comes 1000 years before the Incas but you would think that they're contemporary as they're shown together without any explanation in one single glass box.

A lot to see and lots to learn about. Special expositions are always fun.

Always amazed by the creativity of all people all over the world.

Very nice and modern museum based in an old building. The collection was varied and very well presented. The restrooms are plentiful and very clean. The cafe is very nice and roomy and has a wide variety of food and drink.

The collection is not big but nonetheless very interesting and representative.

Great collection. You can easily spend an entire afternoon here. Also try the (non alcoholic) ginger beer in the restaurant.

Sehr schönes, modernes Museum mit interessanten Exponaten. Sehr vielfältig. Texte auf holländisch und englisch; leider ist es manchmal zu dunkel zum Lesen. Je nach Kontinent typische musikalische Hintergrund-Untermalung. Gelegentlich kommen auch Filme zum Einsatz. Mueseums-Cafe und -Shop. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert!

Interresante kijk op de bevolkingen.

Vaste collectie bestaat uit ruim opgezette zalen per werelddeel met grote vitrines. Kinderen kunnen een leuke speurtocht maken door het museum, ze kunnen zelf daarvoor per werelddeel een boekje pakken en stempels uit een ingenieuze stempelmachine verdienen als ze de antwoorden goed hadden. De tijdelijke collectie over de bewoners van Oceanië en hun afhankelijkheid van de zee was geweldig. Vooral het enorme kunstwerk van plastic flessen was erg indrukwekkend, zie de bijgevoegde foto.

Great expositions, good planing. Highly advised

(Translated by Google) Great fun with my daughter and granddaughter. Nice tracking cards for children. (Original) Heel leuk met mijn dochter en kleindochter. Leuke speurkaarten voor kinderen.

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum nice and spacious, we may have missed it but missed the Normans and Vikings (Original) Interessant museum lekker ruim, misschien hebben we het gemist maar miste de Noormannen en Vikingen

(Translated by Google) A very interesting and beautifully set up museum. You will get to know just about all non-western peoples in the world in a nutshell. You can clearly see the parallels between the different cultures. The temporary exhibition on the culture of the Pacific Islands is very nice. Certainly the film that passes you by in a special way as a kind of moving parchment scroll. The only thing that was less pleasant was that there were not descriptions everywhere or that they hung on the other side of the room. Find it more pleasant if they stand / hang next to the object itself. (Original) Een heel interessant en mooi opgezet museum. In vogelvlucht maak je kennis met zo'n beetje alle niet-westerse volken op de wereld. Je ziet goed de parallellen tussen de verschillende culturen. De tijdelijke tentoonstelling over de cultuur van de Pacifische eilanden is heel mooi. Zeker de film die op een bijzondere manier aan je voorbij gaat als een soort bewegende perkamentrol. Het enige wat minder fijn was, was dat er niet overal beschrijvingen bij stonden of dat die aan de andere kant van de zaal hingen. Vind het zelf prettiger als die bij het object zelf staan/hangen.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum. (Original) Mooi museum.

Good collection of art works. A bit disappointed that the Mali collection did not have items about Musa Keita 1. Overall, good museum experience.

Great collection, nicely layed out. Kids like the treasure hunt.

Well worth visiting. Not only is it interesting from an ethnological point of view, but many of the objects are also outstanding art objects. It´s all well presented, although some objects might be too dimly lit (I understand they need to be protected from light, but details were sometimes hard to see in the dark, behind reflective glass). The staff was friendly and nice to talk to. For me the size of the place was just perfect.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful museum about peoples and countries on this beautiful globe. Also fun for children. (Original) Prachtig museum over volkeren en landen op deze mooie aardbol. Ook leuk voor kinderen.

Good museum with an interesting collection, but they should probably give more information about the lasting effect colonialism has had on indigenous people everywhere.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, spacious museum. Descriptions in clear, understandable language. Interesting pieces from various peoples from different parts of the world. (Original) Mooi, ruim opgezet museum. Beschrijvingen in duidelijk, begrijpbare taal. Interessante stukken van diverse volkeren uit de verschillende werelddelen.

A museum that is always to small as you want to see more. E.g.Suriname had only a very small section I wish it would have been a lot more.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum with often interesting exhibitions. The rooms are spacious, there is a neat wardrobe and a fine restaurant. Recommended (Original) Mooi museum met vaak interessante exposities. De zalen zijn ruim opgezet, er is een nette garderobe en een prima restaurantje. Een aanrader

(Translated by Google) Varied collections (Original) Afwisselende collecties

(Translated by Google) A great museum, always surprising! An absolute must! (Original) Een geweldig museum, steeds opnieuw verrassend! Een absolute aanrader!

(Translated by Google) Another beautiful exhibition, this time about Oceania. This museum is in our top 5. (Original) Weer een schitterende tentoonstelling, dit keer over Oceanië. Dit museum staat in onze top 5.

Great collection of art. Nice layout and interesting information.

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

(Translated by Google) Recommended! (Original) Aanrader!

(Translated by Google) I thought it was all very boring and meaningless. Little information and clumsy frosted glass so you have to sit on your knees to see some things. If you bring your kids because you think "that's fun" be a nice parent and take them to something more interactive museums. No turd to it. (Original) Ik vond het allemaal erg saai en nikszeggend. Weinig informatie en onhandig gematteerd glas waardoor je op je knieën moet zitten om sommige dingen te kunnen zien. Als je je kinderen mee neemt omdat je denkt "dat is leuk" wees een leuke ouder en neem ze mee naar iets wat meer interactieve musea. Geen drol aan.

(Translated by Google) Nice exhibitions (Original) Mooie tentoonstellingen

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Schöner Ort

Small but well designed

Very educative, kids loved it

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum about different peoples and cultures. To see everything you need time, but definitely worth it. (Original) Heel erg mooi museum over verschillende volken en culturen. Om alles te zien heb je tijd nodig, maar zeker de moeite waard.

(Translated by Google) Nice space and collection. Here you are sweet all day long. A Sea of ​​Islands is recommended. Only the signs hang at knee level and not at the works themselves. That disturbs at some point. (Original) Mooie ruimte en collectie. Hier ben je de hele dag zoet. Een Zee van Eilanden is een aanrader. Alleen de bordjes hangen op knie niveau en niet bij de werken zelf. Dat stoort op een gegeven moment.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum with beautiful presentation. Children are also thought of! (Original) Prachtig museum met mooie presentatie. Aan de kinderen wordt ook gedacht!

(Translated by Google) Varied and nice to see that spring is coming (Original) Afwisselend en leuk te zien dat het voorjaar er aan komt

(Translated by Google) Nice exhibition about Oceania! (Original) Mooie tentoonstelling over Oceanië!

(Translated by Google) Thematic representation of the history of different nations (Original) Thematische weergave van geschiedenis van verschillende volken

(Translated by Google) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE DIVISION OF THE DIVISION OF THE COUNTRY (Original) MATURSUWUN SAMPUN DI WANGSULAKEN KERIS PANGERAN DIPONEGORO

(Translated by Google) Nice shaman exhibition (Original) Mooie sjamaan tentoonstelling

(Translated by Google) Nice museum! Good staff, they do very nice tours for kindergarten classes! (Original) Fijn museum! Goed personeel, ze doen hele leuke rondleidingen voor kleuterklassen!

(Translated by Google) Very versatile and interesting. You see the cultures up close. (Original) Heel veelzijdig en interessant. Je ziet de culturen van dichtbij.

(Translated by Google) Very nice and I spent around 4 hours with my grandmother. Especially the pieces about Oceania. (Original) Heel leuk en ik heb er 4 uur rondgelopen met mijn oma. Vooral de stukken over Oceanië.

Was heel afwisselend.

Jaar geleden bezocht. Zeer brede collectie dat ruim opgezet is. Zeker een aanrader

Ruim veel informatie

Compared to the Tropical museum in Amsterdam, this is the better museum on Anthropology. It focuses on indigenous cultures of all parts of the world. The items shown have additional information on its use on touchscreens in various languages. It is very kids friendly. It is a great museum with selective items with unique social and historic value. You can easily spend 2 hours here to discover all the unique items in the collection.

Very interesting. A lot of rooms, quite exhausting for one visit.

Extensive collection of cultural artifacts from all over the world. It’s exiting to browse through the cultural history of a multitude of different ethnicities. The museum‘s café is spacious and comfortable as well. Plan in more than 2 hours to have sufficient time to see everything. The guy at the ticket shelter was very helpful to explain all the different section and inform about the structure of the museum and how to navigate through it, overall a lovely stay

Really interesting exhibitions set out well and staff were helpful and offered information

Really good museum, great collections with amazing items. If you are interested and read most of the descriptions, you will need 4 or 5 hours. Worth it.

(Translated by Google) An interesting and amazing place! (Original) מקום מעניין ומדהים!

Great museum. Lot of interesting artefacts, especialky from Indonesia and East Asia

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum, special objects. Too much to see for a visit. Recommended (Original) Prachtig museum, bijzonder objecten. Te veel te zien voor een bezoek. Aanrader

I was here in December 2015 for the first time in my life, and was flabbergasted about the wealth of displays. Pity I ran out of power due to the fact I already had spent a lot of time in another museum, otherwise I could have published ten times as many pictures. Beautiful!

(Translated by Google) Very nice and interesting museum (Original) Zeer mooi en interresant museum

Managed to visit the museum just before the lockdown. It is located just near the Leiden central, 7 minutes walk from the station. Across the museum is the windmill, a beautiful touristic spot to take a picture at. The museum has 2 floors of a wide range of exhibits. I needed one and a half hour to explore the first floor. Decided to save the second floor’s exhibits for the next visit. Staffs in the reception were friendly, showing us which part to visit first. There’s a locker and hanger to save our coats and belongings which I find very important every time I go to a museum. Overall, great museum!

Museum full of probably stolen art from counties colonized by the Netherlands in the past with little to none background information about it, a lot in English as well but also some things in Dutch only. The day I was there it was nicely and respectful silent in the Indonesia area when suddenly a guy started playing a trompet really loud and for a long time, really didn’t feel appropriate in the setting and atmosphere. I hope there will adjust in different ways, comes over pretty lazy.

Good explanations

(Translated by Google) In these difficult times something fun to do and beautiful (Original) In deze moeilijke tijden toch iets leuks om te doen en mooi

(Translated by Google) Very diverse (Original) Heel divers

(Translated by Google) Was very pleasant. Treasure hunt with two of our grandchildren. They really liked it (Original) Was erg gezellig. Speurtocht gedaan met twee van onze kleinkinderen. Vonden ze erg leuk

Amazing objects brought from all over the world. I enjoyed all the little details, looking at these marvellous objects. Def going back there, because 1.5 hours that we had was not enough!

Nice museum, lots of info about cultures from all over the world. However there's a lot to read but it's not really interactive. Would have been nice if it was more interactive. After a while I just can't read anymore 😅

(Translated by Google) So beautiful, especially now that everything is so quiet. Beautiful collection. (Original) Zo mooi .zeker nu alles zo rustig . Prachtige collectie.

(Translated by Google) What a beautiful museum this is, is certainly in my list of favorite museums. (Original) Wat is dit een prachtig museum, staat dan ook zeker in mijn lijstje van favoriete musea.

(Translated by Google) The exhibition on Oceania, a sea of ​​islands is very worthwhile. And the coffee with spekkoek as well 😄 (Original) De tentoonstelling over Oceanië, een zee van eilanden is zeer de moeite waard. En de koffie met spekkoek eveneens 😄

(Translated by Google) Versatile exhibition. Very dark inside so that not everything is easy to read. (Original) Veelzijdige tentoonstelling. Wel erg donker binnen waardoor niet alles goed te lezen is.

(Translated by Google) Great beautiful museum. Too bad there are few visitors. Completely covid 19 proof. Simply top. 😘👍 (Original) Geweldig mooi museum. Jammer dat er weinig bezoekers zijn. Helemaal covid 19 proof. Top gewoon. 😘👍

Collection is rich and of good quality; Definitely worth seeing

(Translated by Google) Good corona measures. Huge collection, we will go back again! (Original) Goede coronamaatregelen. Enorme collectie, wij gaan nog een keer terug!

(Translated by Google) Also with 'First Americans' a great temporary exhibition. (Original) Ook met 'First Americans' weer een prima wisseltentoonstelling.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum really recommended (Original) Leuk museum echt een aanrader

(Translated by Google) Informative setup. Beautiful changing exhibitions. Seeks connection with current issues and questions (Original) Informatieve opstelling. Fraaie wisselende tentoonstellingen. Zoekt verbinding met actuele kwesties en vragen

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum! (Original) Erg leuk museum!

(Translated by Google) Recently been to the Oceania exhibition. Beautiful pieces and beautifully displayed, but the disclosure was very clumsy and illogically placed. In each room the plates were not placed next to the pieces, but were displayed together in a corner in small letters. Because of this, you have to walk back and forth for the information that goes with each piece and get close to it to read it. Very clumsy and not corona proof. (Original) Onlangs naar de Oceanië tentoonstelling geweest. Mooie stukken en mooi tentoongesteld, maar de informatieverschaffing was erg onhandig en onlogisch geplaatst. In elke zaal stonden de borden niet bij de stukken, maar bij elkaar in een hoek met kleine letters weergegeven. Hierdoor moet je telkens heen en weer lopen voor de informatie die bij elk stuk hoort en je moet er dicht op gaan staan om het te lezen. Erg onhandig en niet corona-proof.

(Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Bezoekje waard

(Translated by Google) Big! Very complete collection of the peoples of the world. Very interesting. Sufficient texts and signs. Friendly and knowledgeable staff at the till. (Original) Groot! Zeer volledige collectie van de volken van de wereld. Heel interessant. Voldoende teksten en bordjes. Vriendelijk en kundig personeel bij de kassa.

(Translated by Google) nice museum (Original) mooi museum

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interessant

(Translated by Google) Big, informative and interesting museum. The staff are very friendly and the ambience is great and modern. You should plan at least two hours in advance (Original) Großen, informatives und interessantes Museum. Die Angestellten sind sehr freundlich und das Ambiente ist toll und modern gestaltet. Man sollte schon mindestens zwei Stunden einplanen👍

(Translated by Google) Nice and interesting museum (Original) Mooi en interessant museum

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum with nice collection. (Original) Prachtig museum met mooie collectie.

(Translated by Google) Interesting, only the restaurant needs a good cleaning (Original) Wel interessant , alleen het restaurant heeft een goede schoonmaakbeurt nodig

(Translated by Google) Interesting. Plus points: there is Indonesian exhibitions. (Original) Interessant. Plus punten: er is Indonesische tentoonstellingen.

Visited the museum again, this time for the exhibition on the Aztecs, once again a great experience!

Very interesting! I am definitely going back! Really friendly cashier.

Glorious during every visit, surprising, educational, intimate lighting, clearly written explanations, what can I say... please do visit if you have the chance <3

Went to this Museum with my wife and loved it. Very nice special exhibition on Aztecs, and the regular exhibition on various cultures around the world was so nicely done and explained. Bravo! Afterwards took a stroll through the old centre of Leiden. Parking at walking distance very convenient.

This is a great museum! Great variety of history about numerous religions. Loads of items and information from Australia, Korea, China, Indonesia, America and other African/Asian countries. 10/10 will go again.

😍😍😍 wow this place is great!!! So much to do and see, I don't even know where to start. So many different cultures, so many artifacts. It was displayed in a perfectly classy way. They really did justice to those that owned the items so long ago. Can't wait for the next visit.

Beautifully renovated museum. We had a great time. Kids friendly activities. Due to Covid online reservations needed. Not crowded. You will have seen most of the museum in 2,5 - 3 hours.

Excellent stuff. A good lot of artefacts that tell a story and really mean something. The Aztec exhibition was sensitive and broad. Cafe was good for lunch--spacious and the food was nice. Good for children. Played chess on the way in and out, too.

November 2021: a very nice experience. There is a great exhibition on the Aztecs and the whole museum is very multimedia.

A must for all who want to learn more about the history of the world. We as 'Western World' are far from being the first civalitation. There is a lot to be learned from the art of lost civalitations. Not only history, but also for creating new art.

Very interesting museum, a sort of smaller version of the British Museum ;) the Aztec exposition currently showed is beautiful. The park around the museum is also nice for a stroll, the museum is very central and just across the canal is a big parking lot

I'd been here a (very) long time ago and didn't like it (as a child). However, this is actually quite a nice museum. You can easily spend a few hours here. There are screens that provide more information on the artifacts. Within the rooms it is sometimes a bit hard to navigate in the sense of finding a good route.

I love this place. You can feel the whole world here. They have artefacts from different parts of the world. You would love it.

It is good place to visit if you are interested in cultures of different parts of our planet. It is also a good place for children because you can find there not only expositions but some entertainment. Children can get some information about animals and have fun. Recommend to visit!

I had wanted to visit this museum for a long time and accordingly had high expectations. The special exhibition about maps was an additional incentive. The experience on site was then unfortunately sobering. Yes, the permanent exhibition consists of extraordinarily impressive objects, most of which are also very well presented. But even here, there were problems with poorly contrasted lettering or unhappily placed explanations that I would not expect in a very well curated museum. The special exhibition on maps is in principle very good, but spread over two non-contiguous rooms and unfortunately disappointingly small. The particular misfortune of my visit, however, was that a Djoser marketing event was taking place at the same time, turning the entire museum into a fairground. Really all areas of the museum had promotional videos of the travel company, one huge area was virtually a travel agency, and the noise of the events permeated the entire building. Probably this gave the museum a nice big donation check - we still had to pay admission - not too shabby at 15 euros. We expected excellence and what we got was a fair.

Ethno Museum in Leiden User Write a 250 word review for the ethnographic museum in leiden ChatGPT Review: Ethnographic Museum in Leiden The Ethnographic Museum in Leiden is a treasure trove of cultural exploration, offering visitors a captivating journey into the diverse tapestry of human civilizations. With its impressive collection and immersive exhibits, this museum stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in anthropology and world cultures. Upon entering the museum, I was immediately struck by the vastness of the collection. Spanning continents and centuries, the exhibits are thoughtfully curated to showcase the rich traditions, customs, and artifacts of various indigenous peoples. The attention to detail and the level of research that has gone into each display is truly commendable. The museum succeeds in creating an immersive experience for visitors, transporting them to different corners of the world. From ancient Mayan artifacts to intricate African masks, each exhibit tells a story and offers insight into the unique cultural practices and beliefs of different societies. The interactive elements further enhance the experience, allowing visitors to engage with the exhibits on a deeper level. One aspect that particularly impressed me was the museum's commitment to ethical storytelling and representation. It is evident that extensive collaboration and consultation with indigenous communities have taken place. The museum actively involves these communities in the interpretation of their own cultural heritage, providing a more authentic and respectful portrayal. The Ethnographic Museum in Leiden also offers a range of educational programs, workshops, and lectures, making it an ideal destination for both individuals and groups interested in expanding their knowledge of global cultures. The staff is knowledgeable and approachable, always ready to answer questions and provide additional information.

I should lock my mini backpack with my wallet, my cell phone and a bottle of water for my little daughter in the depot. I'm definitely not doing that. So I left again.

Great museum to learn from other regions and cultures in the world. It’s certainly a place to go with kids, as there are questions in each room to earn a stamp and eventually a tattoo. The current exhibition on animals is also nice for kids.

Display was great, stories behind the collection was also great. Great experience overall. Five star if they return the Singosari statues to Indonesia. Edit: They're returning it, and here goes the five stars.

A fascinating collection of cultural artefacts from all over the world. Immerse yourself in this beautifully presented exhibition and you can spend half a day admiring the incredible variety of cultures and traditions past and present. The museum does not shy away from the negative impacts of colonialism on indigenous cultures and populations. Highly recommended

I often recommend this museum to people visiting Leiden. It has an impressive collection, professionally exhibited, and often special exhibits. The permanent exhibit is perhaps most impressive when it comes to the Indonesian region. There was a wonderful special exhibit on the Aztecs last year, which showed an amazing array of archaelogical exhibits and an in-depth portrayal of the culture as a whole. It was very impressive and aesthetically put together. The museum is always worth checking out, and if there is a special exhibit, all the more so.

Known as the Museum Volkenkunde located in Leiden, this museum is dedicated collections of ethnographic around the world, showcasing cultural artifacts, arts from different societies.

It has a very nice collection and information of the several peoples on the world's continents. Art, artifacts and photography that makes you want to know more. Every now and then they have very insightful expositions, one of the best was the one about the Aztecs, and recently one about the history of maps and their ideological influence. Very much worth a visit.