Leiden with children

In Leiden there is always something fun to do for children, from fun children’s activities in the city’s museums, to a children’s film in the cinema. There are special walking tours for children, go to the petting farm, swimming pool or adventure playground? Find all you need to know on this page.

Exhibition Hanuman travels across the globe
Exhibition Hanuman travels across the globe

The exhibition Hanuman travels the world can be found in the gallery of the Asia hall o...

until 31 August 2026
Monsters and mythical creatures
Monsters and mythical creatures

Gruesome or awesome? Creepy or funny? This exhibition brings you face to face with the...

until 3 January 2027
K-POP, A Snapshot Festival
K-POP, A Snapshot Festival

The exhibition K-pop: A Snapshot in the Japan and Korea Gallery of the Wereldmuseum Lei...

until 1 January 2026
The forest of Suriname
The forest of Suriname

Naturalis has a new exhibition: The Forest of Suriname. Discover the nature of Suriname...

until 28 February 2026
KIK family morning: magic on the ice
KIK family morning: magic on the ice

Every Saturday and Sunday morning, the Floating Ice Rink transforms into an enchanting...

6 December, 7 December and 8 more days
Floating ice rink
Floating ice rink

Skate on the unique floating ice rink on the Nieuwe Rijn and enjoy winter coziness in t...

6 December 2025 until 4 January 2026
Nostalgic fair
Nostalgic fair

Experience old-fashioned fun at the nostalgic fair in the center of Leiden, with classi...

12 December 2025 until 4 January 2026
Low-stimulus skating
Low-stimulus skating

On Friday afternoon, January 2, 2026, the Floating Ice Rink will be reserved especially...

Friday 2 January 2026

Young Rembrandt Studio

The Young Rembrandt Studio, the 17th-century house at Langebrug 89 in Leiden, is where Rembrandt spent his younger years (1606 – 1630) learning how to draw, paint and make etchings at the hand of his mentor Jacob van Swanenburgh.  This is a unique stop on the Leiden Rembrandt route that gives a glimpse into the life of the young Rembrandt. A special seven-minute ‘video mapping’ projection introduces you to the young master painter and the most important key figures in his life.

Address: Langebrug 89, Leiden
Opening hours: Tuesday till Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm

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The best museums!

Museums boring? Not at all! In Leiden, you can find the best and most exciting museums. Stand face to face with T. Rex Trix! Or visit a real Egyptian temple in the National Museum of Antiquities. Do some experiments in Rijksmuseum Boerhaave or have some watery fun in the museum playground. Discover the world in Wereldmuseum Leiden or learn about the giant water lilies in the Hortus Botanicus. It’s anything but boring!

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Family Audio Tour City of Discoveries

Leiden is also known as the City of Discoveries, but why? You'll find out during this family audio tour. The walk starts at the tourist office and includes 11 audio clips along the way.

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Out and about

You can find a range of fun treasure hunts for children at the VVV Leiden Tourist Information Office. A fascinating children’s treasure hunt is Horse pee, parsnips and paintbrushes that shows you Rembrandt’s Leiden. Along the way, you see all kinds of great places in Leiden that haven’t changed a bit since Rembrandt was a little boy.

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To the cinema

What children’s films are showing today? The Trianon (Breestraat) and Lido (Beestenmarkt) cinemas show a good range of children’s films. The new films are announced every Thursday. Grab a drink and some popcorn and enjoy the show!

Check out films for kids
GPS Tours

With Renzy's GPS audio tours in sturdy 2-person Twizies, you can discover the most beautiful places in the Leiden region on your own. Explore the dunes together and look for the secret code to the safe in a photo scavenger hunt. Will you be able to crack the safe and take home a cool prize?

Read more about Renzy