About
Naturalis holds a low-stimulus day for families on Wednesday 4 November 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00. Fewer visitors are allowed in, and lights and sounds are softer.
What to expect
A museum visit can be too much if you are quickly overstimulated by sounds, moving images, smells or light flashes.
- Fewer visitors in the museum
- Softer lights and sounds
- Dimmed light in the Atrium and workshops
- A quiet room to sit
- Welcome by trained hosts
Questions
When does Low-stimulus day for families start and end?
Low-stimulus day for families runs Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 10:00 until 17:00.
Where is Low-stimulus day for families?
Low-stimulus day for families takes place at Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, Leiden.
How do I get in?
Access is included in a museum entrance ticket
A Museumkaart is valid
Advance reservation is required
Tickets are available soon
Booking: museum.nl
What makes this day low-stimulus?
Fewer visitors are allowed in the museum
Lights and sounds are softer
Dimmed light in the Atrium (reception area) and the workshops
A quiet room to sit for a moment
Welcome by trained hostesses and hosts
Is there also something for adults?
Yes. On Wednesday 4 November the museum also organises a low-stimulus evening for adults (16+).
Kids
Getting there
Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL
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