Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

The Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is the place where you can discover how the greatest Dutch thinkers and scientists have changed the world. Housed in a beautiful former convent and hospital in the heart of Leiden, this museum has been named European Museum of the Year. From the groundbreaking discoveries of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and Christiaan Huygens to modern Nobel Prize winners, the museum brings the history of the natural sciences and medicine to life. With a unique blend of centuries-old, precious instruments and ultra-modern, interactive exhibits, it offers a fascinating journey through human curiosity.