About

The Forest of Suriname is an exhibition at Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, about the forest of Suriname and the people who live there. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00.

What to expect

The exhibition tells the story of the forest of Suriname from the perspective of all its inhabitants.

Indigenous and Maroon people have lived in the forest for centuries and say: "Wij zorgen voor het bos en het bos zorgt voor ons."

  • Suriname is the most forested country
  • Forest, plants, animals and people are threatened
  • See the forest through its inhabitants' eyes

Dates

Questions

When does The Forest of Suriname start and end?

The Forest of Suriname runs Sunday, 2 May 2027, 10:00 until 17:00.

Where is The Forest of Suriname?

The Forest of Suriname takes place at Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, Leiden.

How much are tickets for The Forest of Suriname?

The Forest of Suriname is free to enter.

What is the exhibition about?

It tells the story of the forest of Suriname from the perspective of all its inhabitants.

Suriname is the most forested country in the world

The forest and the plants, animals and people in it are seriously threatened

Indigenous and Maroon people have lived in the forest for centuries

Surinamese events

Getting there

Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL

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