Museums in Kystlandet

Once Denmark's first modern prison, today Europe's largest prison museum. At the former Horsens State Prison, you can discover what life was like for both inmates and prison staff throughout the years. Allow plenty of time to explore the many corridors and fascinating exhibitions, which reveal dramatic and thought-provoking stories of the people who lived behind these walls for more than 150 years.

At the Industrial Museum in Horsens, you can explore more than 150 years of industrial history and everyday life. Discover what life was like in factories, workers' homes and classrooms in days gone by.

Visit the historic workers' homes, where the interiors tell the story of everyday life across generations, and marvel at the impressive machinery in the engine hall. You can also step inside old workshops and shops to discover how working life and daily routines have changed over time.

Discover Danish contemporary art in beautiful, green surroundings at Horsens Art Museum. The museum houses an extensive collection of modern Danish art, with a particular focus on artists who have shaped the Danish art scene from the 1980s onwards.

The museum is especially renowned for its impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed Horsens-born artist Michael Kvium. You can also explore works by other prominent Danish artists, as well as changing special exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives on contemporary art.

Step back in time at Glud Museum, an open-air museum on the Juelsminde Peninsula, where you can discover what rural life was like over several centuries. Here, historic half-timbered houses, farmhouses and other buildings stand side by side, telling the story of everyday life in the villages of East Jutland.

Explore the old living rooms, kitchens and workshops, and discover how farmers, craftsmen and ordinary families lived and worked in days gone by. The historic buildings are furnished with period furniture and everyday objects that bring the past to life.

In the heart of Odder, you will find Odder Museum, housed in a historic watermill and steam mill beside the River Odder. Here, you can explore the history of the local area and discover what life has been like in the region over the years.

Explore the old mill with its impressive machinery and learn how water power and steam power were used to grind grain. The museum also features exhibitions about the Odder area and its people, as well as activities that bring history to life.

In this village near the River Gudenå, the old windmill stands as a local landmark and a reminder of traditional craftsmanship. At Uldum Mølle Museum, you can explore the history of milling and discover how people once harnessed the power of the wind to grind grain into flour.

Explore the historic windmill and see the old milling machinery with its large cogwheels and millstones. The museum tells the story of the miller's work and the important role the windmill played in the local community when it was an essential part of everyday life. The windmill is still in operation, and you can buy freshly milled flour to take home from the mill shop.

Explore the history of Horsens from prehistoric times to the modern era at Horsens Museum, located in the green surroundings of Caroline Amalie Lund, close to the town centre.

The museum tells the story of the town and its people through archaeological finds, historical artefacts and fascinating exhibitions. Here, you can discover what life was like in the area in prehistoric times and learn more about one of the town's most famous sons, Vitus Bering.

The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives on the history and cultural heritage of the local area.

At the maritime Juelsminde Harbour Museum, you can dive into the history of this popular harbour town and its close connection to the sea. Located at Juelsminde Harbour, the museum tells the story of how the town developed from a small fishing village into the popular holiday destination and harbour town we know today.

Through historical photographs, artefacts and fascinating stories, you can discover what life was like at the harbour, learn about the fishing industry and meet the people who helped shape Juelsminde. You can also explore the town's maritime history and discover the important role the harbour has played in the local community.

Take a journey back in time and discover what rural life was like in days gone by at Hjortsvang Museum near Tørring. Here, you can explore historic buildings that tell the story of everyday life in small village communities of the past.

Visit the old living rooms, workshops and farm buildings, and discover how families lived, worked and went about their daily chores. The museum houses a large collection of historical artefacts, tools and machinery that offer a fascinating insight into the development of farming and traditional crafts.

What was life like on a small island when everyday life revolved around farming, fishing and close-knit communities? At Endelave Museum, you can explore the island's history and discover how its inhabitants have lived over the generations.

Through old photographs, historical artefacts and local stories, you can get a glimpse of everyday life on Endelave and the unique challenges of island living. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the island's cultural heritage and the traditions that have helped shape this small island community.

How did a small local company become a global success story? At VELUX Collection in Østbirk, you can discover the history of the roof window and the man behind it, Villum Kann Rasmussen.

The visitor centre is housed in a historic farmhouse next to the VELUX factory, where the company began its own production in 1946. Through exhibitions on inventions, product development and the company's history, you can explore more than 80 years of Danish industrial history and discover how the roof window has transformed life under the roof.