Brave Young Minds

It’s that time again: your favorite arts & science festival for the whole (curious) family!

Come to Brave Young Minds, a mini-festival for children where art and science come together. Be surprised by a world full of interactive stands, creative experiments, and engaging activities that challenge you to discover, create, and think for yourself.

For instance, you can discover what happens when you are scared or stressed, learn about hypnosis, and experience how your brain can be fooled. How does it actually work when you need to find your way somewhere, or when your brain isn't very good at it? The answers to these and many other questions about thinking, hearing, and moving are explored through games and other activities.

The festival takes place in the beautiful Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden and offers a unique experience for budding young researchers. Brave Young Minds is organized in collaboration with the Institute of Educational Sciences at Leiden University and Days of Art&Science, who together provide a surprising and educational program full of wonder and fun.

A day full of discovery, learning, and experience – especially for young thinkers and doers!

Brave Young Minds is organized in collaboration with the Institute of Educational Sciences at Leiden University and Days of Art&Science, who together provide a surprising and educational program full of wonder and fun.

Practical information

When: Sunday, September 20, 2026