Dansk Støberimuseum

About the museum

The Dansk Støberimuseum, usually called Støberimuseet for short, tells the story of Morsø Jernstøberi. In 1853, the young bookkeeper N. A. Christensen founded a small iron foundry in Nykøbing together with his friend Wilhelm Bonne. Christensen soon ran the business alone; tiled stoves, ranges, window frames, pots, and irons from Mors found their way all over Denmark, and around 1900 about 250 people worked in the factory.

In 1886, K. E. Messerschmidt took over management. The striking factory buildings, which now house the museum and the city library, were built in 1913 and 1944. After difficult war years, the company modernized its production in the 1950s and had well-known designers create kitchenware, such as the Copco series. Later, wood stoves became the core business again. In 1993 the foundry left the town center.

In one of the surviving factory buildings, Museum Mors has since shown the company and workers' history, along with an extensive collection of cast products, on two floors and just under 1,500 square meters.

Highlights

• Largest exhibition of tiled stoves and wood stoves in Denmark
• Factory history of Morsø Jernstøberi since 1853 with photos and films
• Insight into production and trades from molder to carpenter
• Family activity "Kapløbet om de skjulte våben"
• Invisible history with a UV lamp for children

Permanent exhibitions

• Morsø Jernstøberis historie – On the first floor, the development of the foundry from 1853 to today is told with texts, photos, and films, including the production steps and the various trades.
• Kakkel- og brændeovne – On the second floor is Denmark's largest exhibition of tiled stoves and wood stoves as well as other cast products of the factory.

Operated by

Museum Mors

Director

Anders Have Espersen

Admission & discounts

Online tickets DKK 10 cheaper (adults DKK 80). Free admission for members of Museets Venner as well as schools and training institutions.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, parts of the Museum Mors buildings are not well suited for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users because of steps; not all exhibitions are fully accessible. Dogs are not admitted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Free escape-room-style family activity: the family searches for the resistance movement's hidden weapons. For the youngest, the shop has UV lamps with which a hidden story can be discovered. Strollers are not well suited for the interior because of steps and narrow spaces.

Getting there & parking

In the middle of Nykøbing behind the old town hall at the end of the pedestrian zone; Dueholm Kloster is within walking distance.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop; the UV lamps for the children's activity are also borrowed there.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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