Opening hoursof the museum
We're open daily from 10 am till 5 pm. In 2023 Naturalis is closed only three days; King's Day, Tuesday September 5 and Christmas Day (25 December).
Pricesof museum tickets and parking tickets
Aged 4 and older | €17 |
Museum card / ICOM | €0 |
Aged 3 and younger | €0 |
Friends of Naturalis | €0 |
VriendenLoterij VIP CARD | €0 |
With a CJP card | €12,75 |
With a student ID card | €12,75 |
With a Blijdorp membership | €12,75 |
Rexperience ticket | €2 (free for Friends of Naturalis and people with a VriendenLoterij VIP CARD) |
Parking ticket | €7,50 (only available at Naturalis and only valid for our parking lot) |
Address and directions
Naturalis has two entrances. Darwinweg 2 (coming by foot) and Mendelweg 2 (coming by car or bike).
Public transport
We advise you to travel by public transport. Naturalis is easy to reach by train and within walking distance of Leiden Central train station. Exit the station on the LUMC side. The walking route is clearly marked from there. You can also take a bus from Leiden Central train station and get off at the Darwinweg/Naturalis bus stop, right in front of the entrance.
Parking
Parking tickets cost €7.50 per day (until 5.30pm) and are only available in Naturalis (and are only valid for our parking lot). It is not possible to pay by the hour. The number of spaces is limited. If the parking lot is full, there are several options in the area, such as parking garage Morspoort (10 minutes walk) and parking garage Ehrenfestweg (15 minutes walk). We can also recommend the parking lot on Haagweg, from there a free city shuttle will take you to Naturalis (and other locations in the city center) for free.
We have four parking spaces for people with disabilities. Charging electric cars is possible via the available charging stations.
Foodand beverages
Come and enjoy the diverse range of our food at our restaurant, café and (roof) terrace.
Accessibilityfacilities and special provisions for disabled visitors
Naturalis is accessible to wheelchairs and compact mobility scooters. Wheelchairs are available. The whole museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There are two lifts and all stairs are fitted with handrails and resting areas. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, pets are not.
Other facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities on the ground floor and ninth floor.
- Free wheelchairs
- Free lockers (€0.50 or €1 deposit)
- Toilet facilities on the ground floor, as well as third, fifth and ninth floor.
- Four accessible parking spaces. These cannot be reserved. The parking fee is € 7.50. Paying by the hour is not possible.
Naturalismuseum shop
Choose from a wide range of products inspired by the beauty of nature. The Naturalis museum shop offers a unique range of presents and gadgets.


Terms and conditions
General terms and conditions apply to a visit to Naturalis.