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Education

Explore and learn: discover the wonderful world of nature!

Learn
about natuur

Our brand-new programs for schools have been developed based on our educational vision (the Big Five). We promote an inquisitive and science positive attitude by using real objects taken from nature and relevant topics to arouse a sense of wonder and enhance research skills. At this time, our programs are offered only in Dutch.

Our educational mission

Together, we discover the richness of nature. Whatever you know or feel, there's always more to be  enthusiastic about, more to learn and more to investigate.

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Educational programs
primary education

At this time, our programs are offered in Dutch only. In the future, you will be able to choose from a workshop visit, an exhibition program or a combination of the two. 

View our full offer here

Dinolab

Alle groepen Online gastles Dinolab

Live meekijken naar het schoonmaken en onderzoeken van net ontdekte Triceratopsbotten. Dat kan met de hele klas, gewoon vanuit school! Via een videoverbinding zitten leerlingen met hun neus op spannende wetenschappelijke ontdekkingen. Ze zien hoe onze dino…
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Nature talent

8–10 years old "Natural talent" workshop

Have you ever felt an elephant's thick hide, the serrated nose of a swordfish or the soft mane of a lion? Touching is allowed! You'll discover forms in nature and the purposes they serve. What are the different talents of plants and animals? Gather a…
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Educational programs
secondary education

At this time, our programs are offered in Dutch only. In the future, you will be able to choose from a workshop visit, an exhibition program or a combination of the two. 

View our full offer here

Dinolab

Alle niveaus en klassen Online gastles Dinolab

Live meekijken naar het schoonmaken en onderzoeken van net ontdekte Triceratopsbotten. Dat kan met de hele klas, gewoon vanuit school! Via een videoverbinding zitten leerlingen met hun neus op spannende wetenschappelijke ontdekkingen. Ze zien hoe onze dino…
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Booking info
make your visit a success

At this time, our programs are offered only in Dutch. View our prices and other practical information, such as opening hours and house rules online. That's where you'll find that students under the age of 18 do not have to show a valid COVID-19 QR code when visiting museums with their school.

Booking information

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Digital
offer

We offer a range of digital resources (in Dutch) to help our visitors retain a sense of wonder about nature:

Children aged 4–12 can find out about nature in a playful way by visiting one of our Amazing Worlds.

Go straight to the Amazing Worlds Passport

Consult the Nature Guide to find out more about Naturalis topics and researchers.

Go straight to the Nature Guide

Secondary-school pupils can visit our Nature Lab to cram for biology class in a unique way. Here, they can carry out their own nature research, using data supplied by Naturalis researchers.

Go straight to the Nature Lab

The Nature Guide
One of the amazing worlds