Japan has pride of place in a museum that is the legacy of German-born Philipp Franz von Siebold. Between 1823 and 1830 von Siebold collected 5,000 varied objects from a Japan that was still closed to the outside world, except for the Dutch trading post on Deshima island in Nagasaki Bay, where he was post physician. From this basis, the collection has grown to take in much of the world outside of Europe. Von Siebold differed from other collectors by his passion for understanding and identifying with the Japanese way of life, which adds a social dimension that has been continued for other lands and cultures.
Leiden› Attraction
Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde (National Ethnography Museum)
Steenstraat 1, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Hours
Tues-Sun 10am-5pm
Phone
071/516-8800
Prices
Admission 15€ adults, 16€ seniors, children 4-12, free for children 3 and under
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Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde (National Ethnography Museum)
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Steenstraat 1 Leiden The Netherlands LeidenNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.