Augustiana
Art hall for contemporary art in the palaces next to Augustenborg Palace, plus an always-open sculpture park on the Augustenborg Fjord – free admission.
About the museum
Augustiana is located at the end of Palævej in Augustenborg on the island of Als, right next to Augustenborg Palace, whose history goes back to the 17th century. The palaces in the palace district were closely tied to the ducal court; in the White Palace the art-loving Duchess Louise Augusta lived in the first half of the 19th century.
Augustiana opened in May 2009 as an exhibition venue for professional contemporary art. Since 2017 the ensemble has belonged to the Sønderborg Kommune: at that time it acquired the four buildings of the ensemble – Det Hvide Palæ, Det Røde Palæ, the Kartoffelhuset and a red stable – and has since run the art hall and park through its cultural department. Besides the exhibitions, events take place, and schools and preschools use the building for educational programs on contemporary art.
The art hall has no collection of its own but shows changing exhibitions of Danish contemporary artists several times a year. In the surrounding park, which joins the palace park toward the fjord, permanently installed works by Jørn Rønnau, Marianne Hesselbjerg, Mikkel Carl and Trine Maria Høy, among others, stand among old and rare trees.
Highlights
- Changing exhibitions of Danish contemporary art
- Sculpture park on the Augustenborg Fjord, open around the clock
- "Augustiana Træet" by Jørn Rønnau
- Historic palace ensemble next to Augustenborg Palace
- Free admission
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Sønderborg Kommune
- Director
- Katrine Møller Madsen
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Art hall and art park are free of charge; admission may be charged for individual events.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Kids & families
Preschools and school classes receive free educational programs on contemporary art.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
A few parking spaces in the courtyard, plus free public parking nearby.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
No café; food brought from outside may be eaten at the tables on the grounds.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for groups by arrangement. For schools and preschools there are free, dialogue-based tours (Visual Thinking Strategies) with creative tasks as well as workshops on selected exhibitions; registration by email. |
