Address and accessibility

Museum's front building at the Rapenburg canalMuseum's front building at the Rapenburg canal

Street address 

Mailing address 

Service and information 
Rapenburg 28  P.O. Box 11114  phone: (+31) (0)71 - 5163 163 
2311 EW Leiden  2301 EC Leiden  send an e-mail  
  • Click here for opening hours and entrance fees
  • On 31 December the museum will be closed at 4.00 p.m.

Accessibility

  • The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is situated a ten-minute walk from Leiden Central Station, in the historic centre of Leiden. 
  • Parking your car near the building may be difficult. The best location to leave your car is the Haagweg car park. From the Haagweg, there is a free shuttle bus service to the museum.
  • For the quickest route to the museum, see the itinerary.
  • Busses and touring cars should be parked at the Molen De Valk car park. Please note that you are not allowed to drive or (temporarily) park a bus in the centre of Leiden!
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