Victor Petersens Willumsen-samling

About the museum

The manor Odden near Mygdal northeast of Hjørring owes its name to its location on a headland that was formerly surrounded by water. The present buildings date from the 16th century. For centuries the estate, whose lands once extended as far as Skagen, belonged to high-nobility families before passing into middle-class hands in the 19th century. A north wing was probably demolished around 1800, and later land was sold and the surrounding water drained.

In 1989 the foundation Victor Petersens Willumsen-samling took over the manor and has since shown there the collection assembled by Victor Petersen and his family. It is regarded as the largest private collection of works by J. F. Willumsen (1863–1958) and as the largest collection of sketches by a single artist in Denmark.

Because the collection consists mainly of sketches and preparatory work, Willumsen's working process can be traced here from the first draft to the finished work. In this way Odden complements the Willumsens Museum in Frederikssund, which mainly shows completed works; the two venues cooperate closely. In the former manor kitchen there are coffee and cake, you can stay overnight in the cavalier wing, and paths lead from the manor into the forest and to Odden Møllesø.

Highlights

• Denmark's largest private Willumsen collection
• Extensive sketches and preparatory work for Willumsen's oeuvre
• Manor with buildings from the 16th century
• Café in the old manor kitchen with courtyard and walnut tree
• Overnight stay in the cavalier wing amid the collection

Founded

1989

Operated by

Fonden Victor Petersens Willumsen-samling

Admission & discounts

With an admission ticket from Odden, you get reduced admission at the Willumsens Museum in Frederikssund. Annual pass holders receive 10% off in the café and shop.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The manor is located in Mygdal, not far from Hirtshals and Hjørring.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Café in the old manor kitchen with coffee from a local roastery, cake, beer, wine, and ice cream, in good weather in the castle courtyard or under the walnut tree. Shop with art supplies, art books, Willumsen postcards and posters, and regional delicacies.

Events & venue rental

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