The colonial past is deeply intertwined with the history of the Netherlands. In the audiotour In a different light, we invite you to look at familiar objects with a new perspective.
The colonial past is deeply intertwined with the history of the Netherlands. This legacy also shaped the development of science and medicine. In the audiotour In a different light, we invite you to look at familiar objects with a new perspective. Behind objects such as medical instruments or anatomical books lie stories that have long remained untold.
The tour explores how colonialism and slavery contributed to knowledge and prosperity — but at a great human cost. You'll hear how plants from Suriname became part of scientific collections, how people were categorised by skin colour, and how the rise of science was connected to systems of oppression. The tour reveals that history is complex, but there are many perspectives that should no longer remain untold.
Practical information
In a different light is designed for adults and takes about 30 minutes. You can listen for free via izi TRAVEL on your own phone. Don’t have a mobile device? Ask for a printed version at the front desk.
Navigation: In izi TRAVEL, tap an object and swipe left on the photo for directions and map.
Language: In a different light is available in Dutch and English. Select your preferred language in izi TRAVEL.
Special thanks to:
Eden Dauvillier (Indisch Herinneringscentrum)
Emma Sow (Onderzoeker Leids koloniale en slavernijverleden)
Jacintha Groen (Songs of Freedom)
Ramona Negrón (KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies)
Ruben Severina (NiNsee)
Wendeline Flores (Wereldmuseum, NiNsee)
