Kystmuseet Sæby
Town museum in the half-timbered farmstead Konsul Ørums Gård in the middle of Sæby: the history of the harbor and trading town from the Middle Ages to a seaside resort.
About the museum
The museum opened in 1922 under the name Østvendsyssel Museum. In 1959 it moved into the half-timbered farmstead Konsul Ørums Gård in Sæby's old town and was renamed Sæby Museum. The building dates back to the 17th century and acquired its present appearance around 1800. Today the museum belongs, as Kystmuseet Sæby, to Nordjyllands Kystmuseum, based in Frederikshavn.
The exhibitions lead through the development of Sæby, which received town rights in 1524. In the Middle Ages the Carmelite order shaped the town; its monastery gave rise to today's Sæby Kirke, whose frescoes the museum makes accessible virtually. The mouth of the Sæby Å was the only natural harbor of Vendsyssel until 1879 and formed the basis for mills, dye works, and tanneries.
With the discovery of an iron-rich spring in 1883, spa guests, artists, and writers came to the town; Sæby developed into a seaside resort. An exhibition on tourism is devoted to this chapter, complemented by a collection of topographical art from Sæby and the Sæbygård Skov. The museum also includes a historic classroom, a small nostalgic general store, and a courtyard.
Highlights
- Half-timbered farmstead Konsul Ørums Gård in the historic town center
- 500 years of the harbor and trading town of Sæby
- Exhibition on the era as a spa and seaside resort with artists and summer guests
- Historic classroom
- Nostalgic general store “Den lille Landhandel”
- Puzzle game “Historiedetektiverne” for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Søkøbstaden Sæby – The development of Sæby since the granting of town rights in 1524: harbor, trade, town administration, and the path to becoming an industrial and summer resort town.
- Turistliv – How artists, spa guests, and summer visitors shaped the seaside resort of Sæby after the discovery of the iron spring in 1883.
- Sæbykunst – Topographical painting with motifs from Sæby, its surroundings, and above all the Sæbygård Skov.
- Founded
- 1922
- Operated by
- Nordjyllands Kystmuseum
- Director
- Philip Sviatchenko
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 120 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 free. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount listed. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions with a valid Ledsagerkort free. |
| Students & apprentices | DKK 90Weekly ticket for all sites of Nordjyllands Kystmuseum with a valid student ID. |
| Groups (16+ people) | DKK 100 per personDay ticket for groups of more than 15 people; group weekly ticket for all sites DKK 130. |
| Weekly ticket (all sites of Nordjyllands Kystmuseum) | DKK 150Valid for Skagen, Bangsbo, Bangsbo Fort, and Sæby. |
| Annual pass | DKK 325Free admission for the cardholder and one companion, 15% discount on events, shop, and café, 20% discount at the Vendsyssel Historiske Museum; available only at the museum. |
Free admission for, among others, members of the Frederikshavn Museumsforening and the Sæby Museums Forening, ICOM and ODM members, as well as school classes and kindergartens with teachers.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
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
- Playground / play area
As “Historiedetektiver” (history detectives), children solve tasks in the exhibitions and receive a diploma with their name. For the youngest guests there is an activity room; children's activities take place especially during the school holidays.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop and nostalgic general store “Den lille Landhandel” with sweets and goods like in the old days; courtyard for relaxing.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours on request via the museum's form: during opening hours DKK 1,000, outside opening hours DKK 1,100, in each case plus admission; for school classes during opening hours DKK 800. City tours of Sæby DKK 1,000 (evenings/weekends DKK 1,900). Opening outside regular hours DKK 1,800, each additional hour DKK 700. |
