Håndværksmuseet
Tool museum in the old granary of Lützhøfts Købmandsgård in Roskilde, with tools used by woodworking craftsmen from 1800 to 1950.
About the museum
The Håndværksmuseet is located on the second floor of the former granary of Lützhøfts Købmandsgård (merchant's yard) on Ringstedgade. The merchant Elias Lützhøft moved his trading yard to this address in 1892; grain and animal feed were traded in the large warehouse building, and groceries and hardware in the shop. While other merchant yards in the town had to make way for parking lots and new buildings, Lützhøfts remained in operation until 1979 and is now a museum itself.
The foundation of the tool collection was donated by the timber merchant Børge Dahl in 2003. The exhibition follows the path of wood from the forest to the finished product and shows tools from about 1800 to 1950 – from woodturners, wheelwrights, carpenters, joiners, coopers, wooden-shoe makers, and woodcarvers, along with equipment for felling and sawing. Highlights include a large lathe and the simple carving bench of a wooden-shoe maker; at the end of the tour, a view into the Naverhulen awaits.
On the first floor, two private craft businesses, a woodcarver and a textile workshop, are at work, and visitors can watch over their shoulders. Like the merchant's yard exhibition, the museum belongs to ROMU, the museum group for Roskilde, Lejre, and Frederikssund. Admission is free.
Highlights
- Tools of woodworking craftsmen from around 1800 to 1950
- Large lathe and carving bench of a wooden-shoe maker
- Working workshops of a woodcarver and a textile workshop on the first floor
- In the courtyard of the historic Lützhøfts Købmandsgård, free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Værktøjssamlingen – The collection on the second floor of the granary follows the path of wood from the forest to the finished workpiece through the tools of many woodworking trades.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- ROMU (Museen in Roskilde, Lejre und Frederikssund)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, including Lützhøfts Købmandsgård in the same courtyard.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Ramp at the entrance, step-free access to the accessible restroom; the entire museum is wheelchair-accessible. The cobblestone courtyard can be difficult. A parking space can be arranged in the courtyard for wheelchair users. Guide dogs and service dogs welcome.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
During holiday activities at the Købmandsgård, such as the Apple Festival during the fall school holidays, children can try out small building projects in the Håndværksmuseet.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Schmeltz Plads parking lot directly opposite the Købmandsgård, free for 2 hours.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
In the historic shop of Lützhøfts Købmandsgård, you can buy goods just like in 1920. You may eat food you bring with you in the courtyard. Bicycles and strollers can be left in the courtyard.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography allowed. |
| Good to know | Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs. Educational programs are available through ROMU's school department. |
