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Museums with exciting stories

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Visiting a museum is a brilliant way to learn about new places as well as the past, the present and the future. Join us at the many museums in Kystlandet in Denmark – both the historical ones, the fun ones, the odd ones out, the little ones and the big ones. 

Visit Europe’s largest prison museum and other museums with stories from a recent past!

Are you into contemporary history, industrialization, medieval times or the world of art? Join us and experience the exciting stories at the museums of Kystlandet.

Offer: Buy a Museum Pass and visit FÆNGSLET - The Prison Museum, The Industrial Museum, Horsens Art Museum and Horsens Museum for only DKK 200 (valid for 7 days).

 

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The Prison Museum
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The Prison Museum

At the Prison Museum in the old Horsens State Penitentiary, you can experience what it was like to be either imprisoned or employed in the prison system throughout the years. The museum has won awards...

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Odder Museum
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Odder Museum

Learn more about the history of the Odder region at this exciting cultural historical local museum. Through a variety of exhibitions, you will gain insight into the local history from ancient times to...

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The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)
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The Industrial Museum (Industrimuseet)

The amazing story about how the industrialization shaped our society and the way we live. It is for everyone and you can experience all of life’s stages. You have stepped back in time and now it is ea...

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Horsens Art Museum
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Horsens Art Museum

With its impressive collection of contemporary Danish art by the greatest contemporary artists, Horsens Art Museum will undoubtedly be a great experience – regardless of whether you love art or the wo...

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Glud Museum
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Glud Museum

Discover 350 years of village history at the open-air museum in the village of Glud. Visit Denmark’s oldest dated farmhouse, take part in fun family activities, experience working workshops or see the...

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Horsens Museum
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Horsens Museum

Be captivated by the exciting local history in this museum of cultural history. Gain knowledge about Horsens through three centuries and explore the countless archaeological discoveries and learn more...

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Uldum Mølle Museum
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Uldum Mølle Museum

See, feel and sense the living cultural history in a beautiful old mill from 1895. See for yourself how the flour was produced and learn more about the noble craftmanship that has characterised the ar...

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Hjortsvang Museum
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Hjortsvang Museum

Visit this exciting open-air museum and feel what it meant to live in the countryside in the olden days. In the beautiful old buildings, you can learn more about the way of life, decor, and occupation...

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Juelsminde Havnemuseum (harbour museum)
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Juelsminde Havnemuseum (harbour museum)

Experience the history of the development of the maritime harbour town of Juelsminde from a small fishing village to a ferry town to having one of Denmark’s most popular and atmospheric marinas today....

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Danmarks Ferguson Museum
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Danmarks Ferguson Museum

Experience the world’s largest collection of Ferguson tractors in idyllic rural surroundings. Take your family to learn more about the historic old tractor at the museum exhibition before heading into...

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Endelave Museum
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Endelave Museum

Centrally located in Endelave town, Endelave Museum is housed in the island's old parsonage. When you step into the museum, you enter a time capsule. The house is furnished like an old Endelave home f...

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VELUX Collection
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VELUX Collection

Come and hear the exciting story about a small Danish window manufacturer that turned into a global market leader. In this visitation centre, you will learn a lot about a one of the most important com...

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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads
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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads is a historical piece of Danish history. Discover the old train tracks which takes you through beautiful landscapes, while you're enjoying your train ride in one of charming ...

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Museum Pass - visit 4 Horsens museums in 7 days
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Museum Pass - visit 4 Horsens museums in 7 days

Experience four museums in Horsens with one ticket. The museum pass gives you access to the Prison Museum, the Industrial Museum, Horsens Museum and Horsens Art Museum for seven days. 

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