Frederikssund Museum, Færgegården

About the museum

Crossings were made early on over the narrows of Roskilde Fjord at Frederikssund; ferry service is documented in writing since 1516, and archaeological finds point to even older crossings. In 1559 a ferryman moved onto the farm, which, besides transporting people, animals and goods, also ran an inn. In the mid-19th century, up to a hundred wagons had to be ferried across on some days.

The present main building was built in 1839 in place of an older ferry inn. It served as a residence until the early 1980s, and since 1984 the Færgegården has been the cultural history museum of the municipality of Frederikssund. Today it belongs to ROMU, the museum association that also runs the Roskilde Museum and the Lejre Museum.

The permanent exhibition "Menneske og Fjord" uses finds and stories to tell how people lived on Roskilde Fjord from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age and Viking Age to the present – from hunter-gatherer settlements to the fjord as a destination for outings. In the museum garden, a trail and a reconstructed prehistoric settlement lead back to early times; throughout the year, festivals such as Fastelavn, All Saints' and the Christmas market invite families.

Highlights

• Old ferry farm from 1839 directly at the bridge over Roskilde Fjord
• Permanent exhibition "Menneske og Fjord" from the Stone Age to today
• Museum garden with prehistory trail and reconstructed settlement, freely accessible
• Family events at Fastelavn, All Saints' and Christmas

Permanent exhibitions

• Menneske og Fjord – Finds and stories of life on Roskilde Fjord from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age and Viking Age to the present.

Founded

1984

Operated by

ROMU (Museen in Roskilde, Lejre und Frederikssund)

Admission & discounts

School classes and kindergartens free. Members of Ældresagen and Børn i Byen receive 20% off admission. The museum garden is accessible free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

The entire museum is wheelchair-accessible; some places outdoors are difficult to navigate. Guide dogs allowed, other animals not (food sales).

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum garden is a destination for family picnics; there is something to discover on the prehistory trail and at the reconstructed settlement. Family events take place at Fastelavn, during the autumn holidays (All Saints' mission through the garden) and at Christmastime. Strollers can be left in front of the main entrance.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located directly at the bridge over Roskilde Fjord.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Coffee is available in the museum shop; the garden is suitable for a picnic.

Events & venue rental

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

Plan your visit