Museum De Lakenhal - Leiden
Museum De Lakenhal (The Cloth Hall) in Leiden is a fascinating museum where you can discover the city's rich history and its role in the textile industry. The building itself is already a piece of history: this is where Leiden's famous fabrics, such as the Leiden cloth, used to be inspected for quality. Inside, you can see how Leiden grew into a major textile centre in the 17th century and how the fabrics were traded all over the world. It is a perfect place to learn more about the city's past in a way that is lively and engaging.
But Museum De Lakenhal is also a place for art lovers! Besides textile history, the museum has a wonderful collection of artworks, including paintings by great masters such as Rembrandt and Jan Steen. The mix of history and art makes it a multifaceted museum where you can discover new things all the time.
Museum De Lakenhal
Oude Singel 32
2312 RA
Leiden
Contact details
T: +31 71-5165360
E: info@lakenhal.nl
W: https://www.lakenhal.nl/nl
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
