Hørvævsmuseet på Krengerup

About the museum

The impetus was the closure of Tommerup Væveri in 1969: a group of people interested in history was later offered the mill's machines free of charge and in 1992 founded the association Foreningen Hørvævsmuseet på Krengerup in order to preserve this piece of West Funen industrial history. In 1994 the museum opened under the direction of the former manager Kurt Reindel, supported by former employees of the weaving mill.

The museum is housed as a tenant on the Krengerup estate. The power looms stand in the former calf barn; exhibition rooms and café have been in the former cow barn since 1999. Foundations such as Velux and Nykredits Fond funded the setup, and in 2021 the building was significantly expanded.

The permanent exhibition spans from simple hand looms to computer-controlled Jacquard machines and shows patterns, textiles and tools for flax processing. The holdings include over 200,000 punch cards for 22 traditional patterns. Volunteers demonstrate the techniques of weaving, spinning and dyeing, and since 2001 the museum has also offered courses. The museum's own shop sells fabrics woven on the house's Jacquard looms.

Highlights

• Power looms from the former Tommerup Væveri in operation
• Development from the hand loom to the computer-controlled Jacquard loom
• Over 200,000 punch cards for traditional weaving patterns
• Guided tours included in admission on all regular opening days
• Museum shop with linen fabrics woven on site

Founded

1994

Operated by

Foreningen Hørvævsmuseet på Krengerup

Admission & discounts

Admission includes a guided tour. A combination ticket is also valid for the Škoda Museum Danmark next door.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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

Ramps allow a tour through the exhibitions without stairs. Accessible restroom near the café. Wheelchair and walker can be borrowed; visitors with walking difficulties can drive up to the main entrance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area

Children and young people under 18 have free admission. In the courtyard there is a play maze and picnic tables; during the fall holidays the museum offers creative family activities. Baby changing table in the accessible restroom.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the Krengerup estate. For buses: the estate's gate entrance from the south is only 2.8 m high; note the low underpasses in Tommerup (3.7 m) and Aarup (3.9 m).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café with about 50 seats (coffee, tea, cocoa, cake, sandwiches); groups can pre-order catering. Museum shop with fabrics woven on the house's Jacquard looms, weekdays 9:00–13:00 and during opening hours. Dogs are welcome.

Events & venue rental

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

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