Exhibition
Exhibition 'Hora est!'
- Date
- Monday 2 June 2025 - Friday 31 October 2025
- Location
- Oude UB
Rapenburg 70
2311 EZ Leiden - Room
- Central hall
The Beadle’s Office unlocks the treasures of 450 years of PhD ceremonies.
What did PhD ceremonies look like through the centuries? From a plush thesis cover and ornate graduation prints to a historic gown, wax seals, and menu cards: Hora est! showcases the doctoral ceremony in its most festive, formal, and surprising forms.
The exhibition brings together items from the collections of the Academic Historical Museum, Leiden University Library, and the Beadle’s Office. It is organized in celebration of our anniversary: in 2025 we mark our 450th year, with the lustrum theme Ahead of the times.
Visit the exhibition
The exhibition Hora est! will be on display in the hall of the Old University Library from 2 June until the end of October 2025.
