The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden focuses on ancient cultures like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It features a two-thousand-year-old Egyptian temple and over 80,000 artifacts, including statues and mummies.

The Botanical Gardens in Leiden is one of the oldest in Europe, founded in 1590 by the University of Leiden. It features a tropical glasshouse, an orangery, and collections from Southeast and East Asia.

CORPUS offers a walk-through tour of the human body with a giant, accurate model. Visitors can listen to an audio guide as they explore from the knee to the brain.

The Burcht van Leiden is an 11th-century castle built on a raised earthwork. It is now a public park that offers great views over the city of Leiden.

The National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden showcases cultural achievements from around the world. Visitors can see over 300,000 artifacts, including a stunning totem pole and the atmospheric Buddha Room.