Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Rijksmuseum of Antiquities special meeting and event location in Leiden

A meeting that makes an impression, in a place full of history.
You organize more than just a meeting or event here. Among ancient treasures, meetings, presentations, and special moments receive an impressive backdrop.

The Rijksmuseum of Antiquities is located on Rapenburg, in the heart of Leiden. This historic meeting and event location has three rooms for gatherings of up to 400 people. You can host meetings, congresses, symposia, receptions, and business dinners here. All rooms are on the ground floor and offer natural light and modern audiovisual facilities. The Rijksmuseum of Antiquities provides a unique environment for business meetings.

Why choose the Rijksmuseum of Antiquities?
Meeting among archaeological finds or welcoming guests at an authentic Egyptian temple? From a small meeting to a congress or festive reception: you choose a space that fits your program. Combine your meeting with a guided tour and give guests an extra cultural experience.

Rooms & capacity
The museum has three rooms, each with its own character

• Temple Room: maximum of 200 people for presentations and dinners, 400 for receptions and parties.
• Leemans Room: maximum of 70 people for presentations and 25 for meetings.
• Trajanus Room: maximum of 50 people for presentations and 25 for meetings.
• The Leemans Room is adjacent to the Temple Room. This allows you to combine both spaces. Break-out options can be discussed with the room rental department.

From inspiring meeting to impressive event
Your guests step into a world full of history. In the Trajanus Room, you meet among artifacts from the Greco-Roman period. The historical decorations give a smaller gathering extra character.

The Leemans Room offers space for presentations, training sessions, and lectures. From here, you can walk directly to the Temple Room and the museum café. The highlight is the Temple Room, featuring an authentic Egyptian temple that is two thousand years old. A unique backdrop for a symposium, reception, or business dinner.

Do you want to give your program extra meaning? Then add a guided tour. This way, you mix business content with culture and connection. The Temple Room is available outside the regular opening hours of the museum.

Custom catering
Culinary options are also abundant. From coffee and an extensive meeting lunch to a reception, walking dinner, or exclusive dinner: together with our regular caterer Van der Linde Food-Catering-Events, we provide catering that fits your gathering.

Practical & transparent
The Rijksmuseum of Antiquities is located in the historic center of Leiden. From Leiden Central Station, it takes about ten minutes to walk to the museum.

You benefit from:

• Three rooms on the ground floor
• Natural light and modern audiovisual facilities
• Meeting packages and customized culinary options
• Possibility for cultural tours
• Parking available outside the center

Coming by car? The Haagweg parking lot offers 750 parking spaces. A free shuttle bus will take you to the museum.
For rates, packages, and availability, you can contact the room rental department.

A unique event location with thousands of years of history
The Rijksmuseum of Antiquities is among the five oldest museums in the Netherlands. As a national center for archaeology, it manages over 150,000 archaeological objects. The Egyptian collection is one of the ten most important in the world. With the authentic temple as a centerpiece, your gathering receives a setting that you won't find anywhere else. Here, history, culture, and business meetings come together.

Discover the possibilities for your gathering
Are you looking for a special meeting or event location in Leiden? Discover the atmosphere and possibilities of the Rijksmuseum of Antiquities for yourself. Plan a visit or request a quote directly via the form on the right side.