Kunstbygningen i Vrå
Art house in Vrå with the largest collection of the painter Svend Engelund, changing exhibitions and the annual Vrå-udstillingen.
About the museum
The Kunstbygningen in Vrå arose in the circle of the artists' association Vrå-udstillingen, which the painter Svend Engelund (1908–2007) had co-founded. In 1990 Engelund gave the newly founded independent institution a large body of paintings, drawings and sketches, which forms the basis of the Engelundsamlingen.
The building was erected in 1992; it was designed by Engelund's son Nils Engelund. In 2004 it was expanded to its present size. It is located next to the Vrå Folkehøjskole, with which the house works closely.
The Engelundsamlingen is the largest collection of works by the artist in Denmark. It ranges from oil paintings of the 1930s to works from the 1990s and shows, besides landscapes, also figure paintings, portraits, still lifes and religious motifs. Through gifts, loans and purchases – for example a series of large nude drawings from 1938 – it has been steadily supplemented.
Besides the collection, which is presented in several hangings per year, the house shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Every summer the Vrå-udstillingen fills all the halls; operations are largely carried by volunteers.
Highlights
- Largest collection of works by Svend Engelund in Denmark
- Large nude drawings by Engelund from 1938
- Annual Vrå-udstillingen in late summer
- Museum shop with art books, posters and lithographs
Permanent exhibitions
- Engelundsamlingen – Works by Svend Engelund from the 1930s to the 1990s, from landscapes to portraits and figure studies, in several changing hangings per year (not in August).
- Founded
- 1992
- Director
- Signe Højmark
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 80 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | DKK 45Students with student ID |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Young people under 18 free. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount stated. |
| Students & apprentices | DKK 45With student ID. |
| Groups (11+ people) | DKK 55 per personFor groups of more than 10 people. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible restroom.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Vrå is a railway station town; the house is easy to reach by public transport.
The house is next to the Vrå Folkehøjskole.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café area at the museum shop with coffee, tea, wine and water; in the shop books, posters, art cards and lithographs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Book guided tours at least seven days in advance: groups of more than 10 people DKK 500 plus DKK 55 admission per person (with coffee and chocolate), smaller groups DKK 500 plus regular admission. Content by arrangement. |
