There is no better way to experience the history of the Pieterskerk Leiden than by being swept up in the stories of our tour guides. Each one of our tour guides brings their own perspective and specialism.

Would you like to know more about who brought the first tulip to the Netherlands or how Barack Obama has a family line to Leiden? We are happy to take you on a journey through the Pieterskerk Leiden.

The Pieterskerk Leiden is focused on varied types of research from different (academic) fields. The Pieterskerk initiates, facilitates and organizes research with regard to the centuries old monument. Scientific research plays an important role in this respect. Besides that, research is also done to facilitate and support the maintenance of the monument.

The archive of the Pieterskerk Leiden is held by Erfgoed Leiden en Omgeving.

Since 2022 the Pieterskerk Leiden offers opportunities for new organ talents to develop in the position of junior organist-in-residence. After following two challenging series of masterclasses, a new junior organist-in-residence will be appointed for a period of three years.