Reigniting the Dutch Legacy of Discovery.
Reclaiming the Dutch Golden Age of Microbiology for 21st-Century STEM
350 years after Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, microbiology is still missing from the classroom.
In 1676, a Delft draper revealed an entire living world inside a drop of water. Today, students learn about atoms and gravity — but rarely the microbes that keep them alive. The Leeuwenhoek Lab exists to close that gap, with hands-on science rooted in the Dutch tradition of curious, careful observation.
The Three Facets
One mission, three ways to make the invisible visible.
Real Microscopes. Real Samples. Real Discovery.
We bring the lab to you.
- Professional 400x–2000x microscopes
- Canal water and fermented foods
- Eco, Health, and Career tracks
- Mobile labs across the Netherlands
- Delft heritage meets modern science
- Ages 8 to adult
“The moment you find your first moving microbe — your eyes widen and you say: is that really alive?”
The Science of Feeling Well — Explained Simply.
Your gut has 38 trillion microbes. Let's talk about them.
- Led by a clinical microbiologist
- Fermentation, probiotics, and microbiome basics
- Live fermentation with real cultures
- Hands-on clinical pH testing
- Practical diet and lifestyle takeaways
- Online, in-person, and corporate
“Your gut is your second brain. We give you the science to understand it.”
Turn Your Home Into a Lab.
Everything from the workshop — now in a beautifully designed kit. €59.
- 100x smartphone macro lens
- 500ml glass bioreactor with airlock
- Safe Bio-Level 1 cultures
- Clinical pH strips for validation
- Observation journal and heritage card
- Eco-friendly matte gift box
- Monthly refills available for €15
“Everything you experienced in the workshop — now in a box for your kitchen counter.”
A growing global audience
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Monthly notes on microbiology, gut health, and upcoming workshops.
Get in touch
Questions about a workshop, school visit, or consultancy? Send us a note.
Email us directly
amoondanial@theleeuwenhoeklabs.com