Opening hours winter
November 1 until March 31Daily except Monday
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The Hortus botanicus Leiden is open.
Click here for an overview of the current COVID-19 measures
Additional information:
- Our opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30).
- The Hortus Grand Cafe is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 18 pm. Reserve a table.
- The shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:30.
- The toilets in the Wintergarden, in the Observatory and in the Garden House are open between 10:00 and 18:00.
- More information about parking can be found here.
- More information about renting out event venues can be found here.
General
- Dogs are not allowed in the Hortus. Exceptions are made for assistance dogs.
- Hortus botanicus Leiden also sells Museum Cards. These give free access to the garden and more than 400 other museums in the Netherlands. Ask at the ticket desk: €64.90 for adults, €32.45 for people up to 18 years of age.
Opening hours summer
April 1 until October 31Daily
Closed on
3 October 2022 (Leidens Ontzet).
24 December 2022 t/m 1 January 2023 (Christmas Holiday).
Entrance fees
- Regular €8,00
- Children 4-12 years, CJP €3,50
- Museumkaart; Leiden University students free
- Leiden University staff and students from other universities, MBO and HBO (student pass) €2,50
- Groups (from 15 persons) €6,50
- Hortus botanicus Leiden Friend card and holders Museumkaart + Leiden University students free
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