Heerup Museum

About the museum

The museum is based on a donation made in 1995 by Marion Heerup, widow of the artist Henry Heerup (1907–1993), to the Rødovre Kommune. It comprised works and personal belongings that were still in his possession at his death – partly in his garden in Rødovre, which served as his studio and meeting place for half a century, and partly in his apartment in Vanløse.

Since a museum at his former workplace in the garden was not possible, the municipality opted for a new building at the community center Rødovregaard, the last large farm of the old village of Rødovre. The extension, designed by the architect Bernd Kjelland, has about 425 square meters of floor space, about 200 square meters of which are exhibition rooms. It receives its daylight through a skylight band with movable slats, which allow cool northern light and warm southern light to be mixed. The museum opened in 2000.

The house is run as an institution with subsidies from the Rødovre Kommune and is supported by its own museum council. Each year it shows three changing exhibitions with paintings, prints, drawings, stone sculptures and the so-called scrap models made from found objects, often in dialogue with other artists. A look into Heerup's study with tools, sketches and inspirational material complements the presentation.

Highlights

• Works and personal belongings from the estate of Henry Heerup
• Scrap models made from found objects and stone sculptures
• A look into Heerup's study with tools and sketches
• Skylit hall by the architect Bernd Kjelland
• Museum garden with blanket rental in summer

Founded

2000

Operated by

Heerup Museum (Einrichtung mit Zuschuss der Rødovre Kommune)

Director

Janna Lund

Admission & discounts

Members of the friends' association Heerup Museets Venner have free admission. School classes accompanied by a teacher have free admission.

Accessibility

• 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, it has modern facilities for people with disabilities. Access is via the Rødovregaard courtyard.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

According to the museum, Heerup's colorful art appeals to children of all ages. For family groups, guided tours can be designed with small tasks; the shop has gifts for children.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located on Damhussøen; the entrance leads through the Rødovregaard courtyard.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Small coffee room, ice cream sales and blanket rental for the museum garden in summer. Museum shop with lithographs, posters, art books and Heerup jewelry. Smoking is not allowed indoors or outdoors.

Events & venue rental

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

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