Vejle Kunstmuseum

About the museum

The impetus came from citizens of the town who donated artworks in the 1890s in order to create a publicly accessible museum. From 1901 the collection could at first be seen only on Sundays for two hours.

The first permanent museum building, a brick building from 1924, was donated by Agnes Benteline Hviid – on the condition that it could be converted into apartments for single women should the museum fail. In 1933 a functionalist extension followed, which served as both library and museum. In 2007 an extension by Kim Utzon Arkitekter was added, with a large hall for special exhibitions, storage and a workshop.

The museum is known for its extensive graphic art collection with works on paper from about 500 years, including 17th-century Dutch prints with numerous etchings by Rembrandt. It also owns paintings of the Danish Golden Age, works of the Cobra movement around Asger Jorn, and contemporary art. Today the museum belongs to the Vejlemuseerne, the museum organization of the Vejle municipality, and is open Tuesday to Sunday with free admission.

Highlights

• Graphic art collection with works from 500 years, including Rembrandt etchings
• Guldalder painting and contemporary positions in "Hjemland"
• Abstract art by Asger Jorn and others
• Family area Sanseværk and walk-in play sculpture
• Free admission
• Tours of Olafur Eliasson's Fjordenhus at the harbor

Permanent exhibitions

• Altid tæt på – Graphic art from 500 years from the museum's large collection, presented as art that we encounter everywhere in everyday life.
• Hjemland – Painters of the Golden Age and contemporary artists ask what home and belonging mean.
• Mere end øjet ser – Newly arranged presentation of abstract art from the collection, with works by Asger Jorn, among others.

Founded

1899

Operated by

Vejlemuseerne (Vejle Kommune)

Director

Flemming Hedegaard Larsen

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is always free; individual openings, events and workshops charge fees.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Elevator to the exhibitions on the second and third floors right past the main entrance; accessible restroom on the first floor.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

In the family area Sanseværk, art is explored with all the senses; in the new children's room on the second floor is the walk-in play sculpture by Mia Edelgart and Sebastian Hedevang. Also sensory suitcases, folding games and an activity wheel for the exhibitions, a color shadow room and board games in the foyer. During the holidays family tours and creative workshops.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the middle of Vejle at Mariaparken.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Small café in the foyer next to the museum shop with coffee, tea, cake and sourdough rolls; food brought from outside is not allowed in the museum. Please leave bags at the cloakroom, lockable lockers available.

Events & venue rental

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

Plan your visit