Collections
Marvel at our rare collections.
Academic Historical Museum
In the Academy Building portraits, wall paintings and historical objects take you on a tour of the history of the University and its student life, thus bringing the history of Leiden University to life.
Collection Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Leiden has the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, founded in 1590. The Hortus has many collections of unique and threatened plant species, the largest of which is its collection of tropical orchids.
Collections University Libraries Leiden
Leiden University has many special collections. Given our traditional international outlook and our expertise in linguistic diversity acquired over centuries, we now possess medieval manuscripts, photos of the Dutch East Indies, maps of the world, Asian drawings, old fragments of the Koran and much more. You can find many of these collections online and can also view objects in the libraries upon request.