About
Christiaan Under the Stars is an exhibition at Huygens Museum, Westeinde 2A, on 29 October 2026 from 12:00 to 17:00. It is on the attic floor, among 17th-century telescopes and clocks.
What to expect
Christiaan Huygens is seen as one of the most influential scientists of the Netherlands and lived at Hofwijck in the last eight years of his life.
The exhibition is on the attic floor, where he kept his collection of telescopes, among authentic 17th-century telescopes and clocks.
Adults and children can discover and experiment, just as Christiaan did.
- The secret of the pendulum clock
- How Christiaan discovered Saturn's ring
- The principle of the magic lantern
- Christiaan's life at Hofwijck
Questions
When does Christiaan Under the Stars start and end?
Christiaan Under the Stars runs Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12:00 until 17:00.
Where is Christiaan Under the Stars?
Christiaan Under the Stars takes place at Huygens Museum - locatie Hofwijck, Westeinde 2A, Voorburg.
How do I book or find more information?
On the museum page: museum.nl
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Both adults and children can discover and experiment, just as Christiaan did.
Kids
Getting there
Huygens Museum - locatie Hofwijck, Westeinde 2A, 2275 AD Voorburg, Zuid-Holland, NL
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