Accessibility of Naturalis
during roadwork on Plesmanlaan and A44

Due to roadworks on Plesmanlaan and the A44 motorway, the traffic situation around Naturalis has temporarily been changed. The museum remains accessible, but please take into account rerouting and slightly longer travel times. Below you will find practical information and alternative routes.

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How to access
Naturalis

  • Cars: via Einsteinweg and Zernikedreef.
  • Cyclists and pedestrians: new crossing on Plesmaanlaan near HuurMij available.
  • Public transport: bus lines 1 and 2 and R-net Leiden-Katwijk are following temporary routes.
  • On Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, Naturalis will be inaccessible by car from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Verkeerssituatie rondom Naturalis

Parking

You can park in our new parking garage behind our museum building. Parking costs €1.20 per half hour and €25.00 for a day ticket. The maximum entrance height is 2.10 meters.

If the car park is fully occupied, you may use a nearby car park or parking location, such as Haagweg. You can easily find available parking spaces via the Leiden Council website. 

The parking garage will be closed on Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

New traffic situation
on Plesmanlaan

From 8 p.m. on Friday 7 November, Plesmanlaan will have only one lane available in each direction. Darwinweg will be closed from Plesmanlaan. You can reach Naturalis via Einsteinweg / Zernikedreef. 

Tips for
visitors

Be well prepared before setting off:

  • Plan your route in advance and allow for extra travel time.
  • Always follow the diversion signs.
  • Check the latest information at: leiden.nl/leiden-bereikbaar or via the Boskalis Projects App (project: Plesmanlaan - Leidse Ring Noord).