About
China is an exhibition at Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, on Thursday 29 October 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00. It looks at China's role in East Asia, its art, techniques, literary history and trade contacts.
What to expect
The exhibition introduces China as 'the centre of the world', the name Chinese people use for their country.
It covers China's major role in East Asia, its art and techniques, and its literary history.
It also looks at trade routes through Mongolia, Central Asia and India, and at foreign goods, art forms and religious ideas that entered China.
- China's role in East Asia
- Art, techniques and literature
- Trade routes through Mongolia and Central Asia
- Silk and porcelain exports
- Porcelain as an early-modern international brand
- Buddhism's spread to Korea and Japan
- Chinese script and state traditions
Questions
When does China start and end?
China runs Saturday, 31 October 2026, 10:00 until 17:00.
Where is China?
China takes place at Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, Leiden.
How do I get access?
Access is included with a museum entrance ticket.
A Museumkaart is valid.
You can buy a Museumkaart or ticket via the registration link.
Is a Museumkaart valid?
Yes, a Museumkaart is valid.
Access is included with a museum entrance ticket.
You can buy a Museumkaart or ticket via the registration link.
What is the exhibition about?
It introduces China as 'the centre of the world' and covers its role in East Asia.
Art, techniques and literary history
Trade routes through Mongolia, Central Asia and India
Silk and porcelain exports
Porcelain as an early-modern international brand
The spread of Buddhism to Korea and Japan
Chinese script and state traditions
Chinese events
Getting there
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL
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