Museums in Central Denmark
ARoS and Den Gamle By in Aarhus, the Moesgaard Museum with the Grauballe Man and Museum Silkeborg, home of the Tollund Man.
Central Denmark Museum Guide
Our guide lists 89 museums in Central Denmark across 48 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Aarhus (10), Viborg (6), and Herning (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (30%), Art & Design (20%), and Science & Technology (20%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
11 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 85 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 60 and DKK 110.
25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 55 offer dedicated programs for families, and 48 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Central Denmark
The best-known museums in Central Denmark
ARoS Aarhus KunstmuseumArt · Aarhus
Den Gamle ByOpen-air · Aarhus
MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
Fregatten JyllandTechnology · Ebeltoft
Spøttrup BorgCastles & Palaces · Spøttrup
KØN – Gender Museum DenmarkHistory · Aarhus
Museum JornArt · Silkeborg
Museum SilkeborgHistory · Silkeborg
FængsletHistory · Horsens
Frilandsmuseet Hjerl HedeOpen-air · Vinderup
Museums in Central Denmark with free admission
Randers KunstmuseumArt · Randers
AntikmuseetArchaeology · Aarhus
KarlsladenNature · Rønde
Frilandsmuseet HerningOpen-air · Herning
Museum Østjylland GrenaaHistory · Grenaa- Museum Østjylland RandersHistory · Randers
Aarhus SøfartsmuseumHistory · Aarhus
E BindstouwHistory · Viborg- GAIA Museum Outsider ArtArt · Randers
- Gellerup MuseumHistory · Brabrand
Museums in Central Denmark with programs for families
- ARoS Aarhus KunstmuseumArt · Aarhus
- Den Gamle ByOpen-air · Aarhus
- MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
- Fregatten JyllandTechnology · Ebeltoft
- Spøttrup BorgCastles & Palaces · Spøttrup
- Museum JornArt · Silkeborg
- FængsletHistory · Horsens
- Frilandsmuseet Hjerl HedeOpen-air · Vinderup
- Randers KunstmuseumArt · Randers
- Danmarks FlymuseumTechnology · Skjern
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Central Denmark
- ARoS Aarhus KunstmuseumArt · Aarhus
- MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
- Museum JornArt · Silkeborg
- Randers KunstmuseumArt · Randers
- Danmarks FlymuseumTechnology · Skjern
Glas - Museet for glaskunstArt · Ebeltoft
Memphis MansionPeople · Randers
Museum OvartaciArt · Aarhus
Sea War Museum JutlandHistory · Thyborøn
Strandingsmuseum St. GeorgeHistory · Thorsminde
Museums in Central Denmark with the highest published visitor numbers
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Central Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 89 museums in Central Denmark across 48 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Central Denmark?
Some of the best known are ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Den Gamle By, Moesgaard, Fregatten Jylland, and Spøttrup Borg.
Which museums in Central Denmark offer free admission?
11 museums are free to visit – for example Randers Kunstmuseum, Antikmuseet, Karlsladen, and Frilandsmuseet Herning.
Which museums in Central Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 25 are open, such as Den Gamle By, Fregatten Jylland, and Danmarks Flymuseum.
Which museums in Central Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Moesgaard, and Museum Jorn. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Central Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 85 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 25 to DKK 200. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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