Thorsvang - Danmarks Samlermuseum

About the museum

Thorsvang goes back to the collector Henrik Hjortkær, who gathered old everyday objects all his life. For many years he looked for a place where the collection could be shown in a lively way. With the support of Møns Bank and the tourist association Møn-Sydsjælland, the foundation Fonden Danmarks Samlermuseum came into being; it took over from Vordingborg Kommune for a symbolic krone one of the last old factory buildings in the area, the former dried-milk factory in Lendemark near Stege.

Numerous volunteers took part in the conversion and furnishing; the museum opened in July 2013. In the factory hall, small shops and workshops in the style of the early 20th century were built, including a bank, locksmith, tobacco shop, tailor shop, butcher, photographer, and post office, plus an old schoolroom. A former air-raid shelter shows a short sound and image show about the war years on Møn, and historic chain carousels can also be seen.

At the entrance is the merchant's shop, which since 2021 has housed the furnishings of Herolds Varehus of Copenhagen, a store founded in 1896 whose fourth-generation owner handed it over to the museum. The museum is run and maintained by volunteers; the house also includes a café with a lunch buffet and rooms for celebrations and concerts.

Highlights

• Rebuilt shops and workshops from the first half of the 20th century
• Merchant's shop with the furnishings of Herolds Varehus from København
• Air-raid shelter with a sound and image show on the war years
• Historic chain carousels
• Treasure hunt for children with a small prize

Permanent exhibitions

• Butikker og værksteder – A walk through rebuilt shops and workshops full of everyday objects from the first half of the 20th century, from bank and post office to tailor shop and schoolroom.
• Herolds Varehus – The merchant's shop at the entrance with the furnishings and original product packaging of the Copenhagen department store Herolds Varehus.
• Bunkeren – Former air-raid shelter with a short sound and image show about World War II and anecdotes from Møn.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Fonden Danmarks Samlermuseum

Admission & discounts

Vouchers are available in the merchant's shop. No admission is needed for a restaurant visit only. Payment by Visa/Dankort, foreign cards, and MobilePay.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

The museum is suitable for walkers, wheelchairs, and guests with walking difficulties; a wheelchair is available free of charge.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Baby changing facilities

Children explore the museum on a treasure hunt with a quiz; anyone who hands in the answers at the merchant's shop gets a small prize. For older children there is a school quiz with tasks from grandparents' times. During the fall holidays, children can bake their own white bread. High chairs, a baby changing area, and a children's buffet in the café are available.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Café Tot and changing dining rooms with a daily lunch buffet (12:00–15:00), smørrebrød, and coffee and cake; table reservation by email recommended. The merchant's shop sells cheese, honey, candy, beer from Møn, and handicrafts. Food you bring may be eaten in the allotment gardens and the small huts at the bus parking lot. Wi-Fi code at the cash desk.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Up to 200 guests.

Rooms for celebrations with catering: Palmehaven (approx. 80–90 people), Paradiset (approx. 50 people), and Pakhuset with a stage (up to 200 people); the exact number of guests must be announced at least three days in advance.

Plan your visit