Boldrup Museum
Small agricultural museum in a thatched smallholder's farm near Nørager that shows rural life around 1900 with animals and a garden.
About the museum
Boldrup Museum is located in a small smallholder's farm (husmandssted) south of Nørager in Himmerland. Kristen Sørensen Mikkelsen, known as Kræn, acquired the former residence of a larger four-winged farm in 1891, after its owner had moved to his lands elsewhere. Besides farming, he earned extra income as a wood carver and bricklayer; there was also a tailor's workshop in the house. In 1897 the Westerhuset was added as a stable and storage for hay and straw, and the barn followed only in 1957.
The farm included a good ten tønder land, about six hectares, including meadows, bog and heath. That was enough for small-scale livestock with cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. In the 1960s, farming was gradually abandoned and the farm was step by step converted into a museum.
Based on interviews and photographs, the thatched three-winged complex is now furnished largely as Kristen and his two daughters lived in it. Old Danish domestic animal breeds as well as vegetable, herb and flower beds give a lively impression of everyday life for a family in the countryside around 1900. The museum is now part of Nordjyske Museer and offers numerous learning programs for daycare centers and schools, seasonal activities, and overnight stays in shelter huts.
Highlights
- Thatched three-winged smallholder's farm from 1891
- Living rooms furnished as around 1900
- Old Danish domestic animal breeds such as pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, geese and chickens
- Vegetable, herb and flower garden
- Overnight stays in shelter huts
- Operated by
- Nordjyske Museer
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (10+ people) | –Private group tours for 10 to 25 people: weekdays 09:00–17:00 DKK 1,000; weekdays after 17:00 as well as weekends and public holidays DKK 1,500. |
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Free admission; a small participation fee may apply for some weekend activities.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
Accessible for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers, but the old buildings can be tight. Wheelchair-accessible restroom available. Service dogs are allowed everywhere; other dogs only on a leash outdoors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
Family-friendly museum where children can pet rabbits and join in seasonal activities such as sowing, harvesting, apple pressing or sheep shearing; family programs on selected weekends.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking lot at the museum.
Amenities & dining
Food you bring yourself can be eaten at the outdoor picnic tables.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group tours by booking via phone or email. Learning programs for daycare centers and schools (2.5–4 hours) on topics such as grain and bread, milk and cheese, or washing day; free for schools from the municipalities of Rebild and Mariagerfjord. |
