boerhaave
BOERHAAVE
“Simplex sigillum veri - The great seal of truth is simplicity.” Hailed as a Dutch Hippocrates, Herman Boerhaave's motto is very similar to a slogan that you still often hear in medicine: "When you hear hooves, think of horses, not zebras.” Often, the simplest conclusion to a medical problem turns out to be the correct one. The reason why we can now make so many medical diagnoses is thanks to the doctors of the past who carried out research on both living people and corpses. Voluntarily and involuntarily. Ethically and unethically. Boerhaave was one of these doctors, and the research he carried out in Leiden has had a huge impact on the world. Today, you can immerse yourself in his life and research — wander through the Leiden museum named after him!
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European Talent Fair
On Saturday 16 July 2022, the first-ever European Talent Fair will be launched as part of the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in Leiden.
From Riverbank to Selvedge
From Riverbank to Selvedge: A community art project at the Singelpark in Leiden.
Midsummer Night
Every year the Hortus is open until the late hours on the longest day of the year. Come and enjoy those special flowers that are only full o...
Route of Discoveries
There have been a lot of amazing and important discoveries done in Leiden. Follow the Route of Discoveries: see new places in the city or fi...
Playing with mathematics
Maths is really everywhere. Make a whirlpool and build your own bridge. Discover what sound looks like and play with perspective like an art...
Planktonium
Museum De Lakenhal shows planktonium by Jan van Ijken: a magical art film about the life of plankton.
