Historic Centre Leeuwarden
The HCL is the centre for Leeuwarden's historical heritage. Thousands of linear meters of historical documents, from the Middle Ages to the present, are preserved here and made accessible.
The HCL is the centre for Leeuwarden's historical heritage. Thousands of metres of historical documents, from the Middle Ages to the present, are kept here and made accessible. Several exhibitions tell the history of Leeuwarden. There are weekly city walks and many other activities.
Opening times
- Every monday from 13:00 to 17:00
- Every tuesday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Every wednesday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Every thursday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Every friday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Every saturday from 13:00 to 17:00
- Every sunday from 13:00 to 17:00
- Safes availableYes
- Wardrobe: Manned cloakroom
- Guide dog allowed: Yes
- Assistance dog allowedYes
- Accessible for persons with disabilities: Yes
- Adapted for persons with disabilities: Yes
- Facilities for blind and visually impaired available: Yes
- Parking space for persons with disabilities: Yes
- Toilet: Wheelchair accessible toilet
- ChildrenYes
- AlternativeYes
- GroupsYes
- BusinessYes
- LGBTQIA+Yes
- FamiliesYes
- Young peopleYes
- PupilsYes
- StudentsYes
- AdultsYes
- Senior citizensYes
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