Activities
All activities
Workshop
Open Studio: From Pulp to Paper
Every Sunday between 15 until 28 March 2026 Kom papierscheppen in het Open Atelier, geïnspireerd door kunstenaar Pieter Geraedts.
free entry
Free entry with your Boekenweek gift
Sunday 22 March Met het Boekenweekgeschenk Piaggio van Hendrik Groen krijg je op 22 maart gratis toegang tot Museum De Lakenhal.
Tour or workshop
In Dutch
Memorabel
Every first Thursday from 14:30-16:00 The museum regularly organizes workshops and guided tours for people with dementia and their loved ones.Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August 2026 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Workshop
Open Studio: Paper, Scissor? Stone!
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August Come to the studio and create a collage artwork that conveys a message with a sense of humor, just like Jan Steen.Extra tijdens Pasen
Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August 2026 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Extra day
Extra open on Easter Monday
6 April from 10:00 until 17:00 We're open for a whole extra day! Celebrate your holiday among art.
Evening Programme
Lakenhal Late: It's all about the family
Friday 10 April from 19:00 until 22:00 In the spirit of Jan Steen, this Lakenhal Late is all about family and chosen family.
gratis voor Vrienden en Mecenassen
in Dutch
Sunday Lecture: 'At Home with Jan Steen' - behind the scenes
Sunday 12 April from 11:00 until 12:30 Guest curator Lea van der Vinde will discuss the exhibition At Home with Jan Steen in more detail in her lecture.
for families
in Dutch
Kids Lecture: Clean up your room!
Wednesday 29 April from 14:00 until 14:30 A lecture on being a kid in the 17th century and now.extra tijdens Pinksteren
Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Every Sunday between 5 April and 23 August 2026 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Extra day
Extra open on Whit Monday
25 May from 10:00 until17:00 We're open for a whole extra day! Celebrate your holiday among art.Guided tours at 'At Home with Jan Steen'
Thursday 14 May from 15:00 until 16:00 Kom meer te weten over Steens wereld vol humor, chaos en verstopte boodschappen in deze rondleiding.
Evening programme
Museum Night Leiden
Saturday 6 July from 20:00 until 01:00 Visit the Museum at Night - with performances, workshops and more!
for families
in Dutch
Kids Lecture: Clean up your room!
Sunday 19 July from 14:00 until 14:30 A lecture on being a kid in the 17th century and now.Art Route
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2025 During the 32th edition of the Art Route, artists are once again throwing open their studios and galleries to visitors.
For families
In Dutch
Family trail through the collection
During opening hours Look for symbols in 17th-century paintings, learn all about the process of making Leiden cloth and play games with works of art from the modern era.
At home
in Dutch
Home studio
Always and everywhere With these creative tasks, you can turn your house into a home studio in no time.
Audio Tour
in Dutch
Kijken met je vingers - The museum building
During opening hours Discover our biggest and most important collection piece: the museum building.
creative assignment