Kroppedal Museum

About the museum

Kroppedal Museum was created in 2002 through the merger of the Ole Rømer Museet with the archaeological unit of the former Københavns Amtsmuseumsråd. The museum lies close to nature in Vestskoven, a large recreational forest west of København, near Taastrup in the Høje-Taastrup municipality. The state-recognized museum is supported by operating grants from the municipalities of Albertslund and Høje-Taastrup and from the state.

Its special standing in astronomy comes from the Ole Rømer Museet: Kroppedal holds national responsibility for the history of Danish astronomy. The collection includes Ole Rømer's only pendulum clock that survived the København fire of 1728, as well as planetary machines, telescopes, and instruments. The museum is also responsible for archaeology in numerous municipalities of the greater København area and researches the recent history of its supporting municipalities.

As part of the project "Museet i Vestskoven", the grounds were developed with support from the Nordea-fonden into a freely accessible museum garden with a long natural obstacle course, a forest lounge, shelters, and wheelchair-accessible paths. A "Fortidsallé" with information boards leads from Ole Rømers Vej through the forest to the museum, and a reconstructed Viking bridge was built together with the Vikingelandsbyen in Albertslund. The museum also includes local history collections in Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Ishøj as well as a permanent exhibition in the Taastrup water tower.

Highlights

• Ole Rømer's only surviving pendulum clock
• Planetary machines and historic telescopes on the history of Danish astronomy
• Archaeological finds from the western greater København area
• Museum garden with a 140 m long natural obstacle course
• Viking bridge and Fortidsallé in Vestskoven

Permanent exhibitions

• Taastrup Vandtårn – Med udsigt over byens historie – Climbing the 32-meter-high water tower of 1908, you follow the history of Taastrup and its water supply up to the viewing platform at the top.

Founded

2002

Director

Mads Thernøe

Admission & discounts

Young people ages 15 to 24 with the Kulturpas have free admission. Holiday activities are included in the adult admission. Tickets at the ticket desk or online. The museum garden is free of charge.

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

Paths to the museum and through the museum garden are paved for wheelchair access; raised beds and benches make the visit easier for guests with mobility impairments. An accessibility assessment is available from God Adgang; the museum answers accessibility questions at +45 43 30 30 08.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties: not available

In the free museum garden, the greater København area's largest natural obstacle course at 140 m awaits, along with a forest lounge and paths to the Viking bridge in Vestskoven. During school holidays there are holiday activities that are included in admission. Dogs on a leash are welcome in the garden.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in Vestskoven. On foot or by bike, the Fortidsallé with information boards leads from Ole Rømers Vej to the museum. Bicycles are parked in the courtyard, not in the museum garden.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Museum shop with jewelry replicas, historic toys, and specialist literature; coffee, tea, ice cream, and small snacks are also available there. Food you bring yourself is allowed in the museum garden, but grilling and fires are not.

Events & venue rental

• Private parties: not available

Six bookable shelters are available in the museum garden; birthday parties, private celebrations, and larger gatherings in the garden are expressly not welcome.

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