Randers Kunstmuseum
Art museum in the Kulturhuset of Randers with a broad collection of Danish art from 1800 to the present; the collection is freely accessible.
About the museum
Randers Kunstmuseum was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest art museums in Denmark. It is an independent, state-recognized institution. Since 1969 it has been located on the third floor of the Kulturhuset in the city center, an exposed-concrete building by the architect Flemming Lassen that is counted as Brutalist in style and is connected to the former technical school. The museum shares the building with the city library and Museum Østjylland.
The core of the museum is the permanent collection of predominantly Danish art from the early 19th century to the present, including works by C. W. Eckersberg, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Michael and Anna Ancher, L. A. Ring, and Theodor Philipsen. A major work is Ring's painting "Sommerdag ved Roskilde Fjord" from 1900, which was included in the Danish cultural canon. A section of its own is dedicated to the painter, sculptor, Dadaist, and poet Sven Dalsgaard, born in Randers, of whom the museum owns a good 1,200 works.
In its special exhibitions, the museum is particularly interested in artists on the margins of the established art world and likes to seek debate. Popular with children is the walk-in glass room "Kosmisk Rum" by the Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson, which is on view year-round.
Highlights
- L. A. Ring: Sommerdag ved Roskilde Fjord (1900)
- Danish art from Eckersberg to the present
- Works by Vilhelm Hammershøi as well as Michael and Anna Ancher
- Section of its own for Sven Dalsgaard
- Walk-in glass installation "Kosmisk Rum" by Tróndur Patursson
- Kulturhuset from 1969 in the Brutalist style
Permanent exhibitions
- Dansk kunst 1800-2025 – The permanent collection shows Danish painting and sculpture from the Golden Age to the present.
- Sven Dalsgaard – A collection section of its own for the experimental artist and Dadaist from Randers.
- Kosmisk Rum – Walk-in glass installation by Tróndur Patursson that especially fascinates children.
- Founded
- 1887
- Operated by
- Selbstständige Institution (statsanerkendt)
- Director
- Lise Jeppesen
- Visitors per year
- approx. 42,713 (2017)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and teenagers under 18 also get free admission to the special exhibition. |
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| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions with a companion card (ledsagerkort) get free admission to the special exhibitions. |
| Students & apprentices | DKK 50For the special exhibition, with a valid student ID. |
| Groups (9+ people) | DKK 50 per personFor the special exhibition, for groups of more than 8 people (for guided tours, more than 10 people). |
| Special exhibition | DKK 75Adults; free on the last Thursday of the month 16:00–20:00. |
Free admission: Special exhibition free from 16:00 on the last Thursday of the month (except July and December)
The museum's own collection of Danish art is always freely accessible; admission is charged only for the special exhibition.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Elevator from the foyer of the Kulturhuset to the third floor; all exhibitions are reachable without steps, except the installation "Kosmisk Rum." Manual wheelchairs can be borrowed. Accessible restroom in the stairwell directly in front of the museum hall.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
Children's tours and workshops throughout the year, an art school with courses for all age groups; paints and drawing boards to borrow. A touch module lets children explore selected works from the collection with their fingers. Strollers are allowed in the collection, and a reclining buggy can be borrowed. Baby changing table in the accessible restroom in front of the museum hall. In the basement of the Kulturhuset is the children's universe MIT & MIT KULTURHUS.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
Parking garage Fischersgade; the main entrance is on the opposite side of the Kulturhuset on Stemannsgade.
The museum is on the third floor of the Kulturhuset in the center of Randers.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Kulturcaféen on the second floor of the Kulturhuset (Mon–Fri 10:30–15:30) with lunch dishes, sandwiches, and cake; Wi-Fi in the café. Museum shop with art books, posters, and Sven Dalsgaard items as well as a webshop. Food brought from outside at the tables in the basement of the Kulturhuset.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Guided tours as a prelude to birthdays or corporate events; catering via the Kulturcaféen.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed, without flash, tripod, or selfie stick. |
| Good to know | Group tours by registration (tel. +45 86 42 29 22, Tue–Fri 10:00–16:00, or by email): weekdays DKK 500, weekends DKK 700, outside opening hours DKK 1,200, each plus admission. Free for primary schools from Randers Kommune. Public guided tours of the special exhibitions according to the calendar. |
