Museet for Religiøs Kunst

About the museum

The impetus for the museum was the large decoration of Lemvig Kirke, which the painter Bodil Kaalund created between 1976 and 1981. From the collaboration of the artist with the local population came many conversations about the nature of art and its relationship to church and faith – this dialogue on existential questions remains the guiding theme of the museum to this day.

The museum stands on the site of the town's former summer restaurant, which had burned down, directly on the Limfjord at the entrance to Lemvig harbor. With support from the town, the county, and private foundations, the first construction phase with a café and two small exhibition halls was built in 1994, designed by the Lemvig architect Poul Jørn Poulsen. In 1998 came the Kaalundsal for changing exhibitions (architect Svend Aage Jensen), and in 2006 the Kirkesal.

The collection includes works by Bodil Kaalund, including Bible illustrations, as well as works by Georges Rouault, Marc Chagall, Peter Brandes, and other 20th-century artists. In recent years it has been significantly expanded with works by younger artists; the museum deliberately interprets the concept of religious art broadly. The ticket desk and café are staffed by numerous volunteers.

Highlights

• Works by Bodil Kaalund, whose church decoration gave the impetus for the museum
• Works by Georges Rouault, Marc Chagall, and Peter Brandes
• Recent acquisitions of younger artists on religious themes
• Location directly on the Limfjord with a view of the harbor entrance
• Café with a view of the fjord

Founded

1994

Director

Christine Løventoft-Naur

Admission & discounts

Free admission for, among others, members of the friends' association, holders of a press card, and members of ICOM, ODM, BKF, and other art and museum associations. Saxo Premium members pay the group price, and subscribers of Kristeligt Dagblad receive a 10% discount.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

The museum is accessible by wheelchair or walker; an elevator connects the floors with street level, and there is plenty of room to move around inside.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Children and young people have free admission. In the new children's corner, children can keep busy creatively; please arrange in advance with the museum for packed lunches you bring.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Museum café with a view across the fjord, open during museum opening hours; catalogs and posters also in the web shop. Dogs are allowed in the shop and café, but not in the exhibitions.

Events & venue rental

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

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