Oplevelsescenter Maskinrummet

About the museum

Maskinrummet goes back to the private collection of the fisherman and entrepreneur Henning Kjeldsen, who gathered ship, agricultural and industrial engines over decades. In 2020 he opened an engine and machinery museum with it in a smaller hall on Jollevej in Skagen, run by employees and volunteers.

For the steadily growing collection, Kjeldsen had a large new building made up of two structures with striking glass arches built at Skagen's harbor. The old house on Jollevej closed in November 2025; on June 27, 2026 the new Oplevelsescenter Maskinrummet opened on Auktionsvej with over 10,000 square meters on several floors.

The engine exhibition shows machines from many manufacturers and countries, including a 70-ton Krupp diesel generator from 1926; several engines are started up every day. The vehicle collection comprises over 100 classic cars – including 117 vehicles taken over from the former Jysk Automobilmuseum in Gjern – as well as hundreds of motorcycles and mopeds.

The offering is rounded out by a maritime exhibition with ship models and diving helmets, a large fashion and luxury brands department, a play area for children and several restaurants. The center explicitly describes itself as a visitor attraction.

Highlights

• Over 400 engines, several of them running daily
• 1926 Krupp diesel generator weighing 70 tons
• Over 100 classic cars, including a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
• Hundreds of motorcycles and mopeds, collection of Michelin signs
• Maritime exhibition and children's play world

Permanent exhibitions

• Motorudstilling – Engines and machinery from fishing, agriculture and industry on the first and second floors; some are started up daily.
• Klassiske biler, motorcykler og knallerter – Over 100 classic cars as well as hundreds of motorcycles and mopeds tracing the development of transport on two and four wheels.
• Maritim udstilling – Ship models, diving helmets and ship nameplates tell of Skagen's life with the sea.

Founded

2020

Operated by

Henning Kjeldsen (privat)

Admission & discounts

Payment by Dankort, Visa, Mastercard and MobilePay. Gift cards available.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

Accessible for wheelchair users except for the basement of the main building. Accessible parking spaces near the entrance. The lighthouse on the grounds is not accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area

According to its own description, the center is set up for the whole family. On the third floor, alongside the maritime exhibition, there is a seafaring-themed play world at children's height.

Getting there & parking

At Skagen's harbor, a short walk from the town center.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant Fyrtårnet and Kabyssen (admission ticket required), buffet restaurant Under Broen and pub Captains Corner (no admission ticket required); Restaurant Plesner in the neighboring Plesners Badehotel. Shop in the fashion department. Pets are not allowed.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 450 guests.

Halls Skagerrak and Kattegat for 20–30 people each, hall Grenen for about 450 people; for conferences, company parties, weddings, milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

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