With an impressive collection of modern Danish art by the greatest contemporary artists, you will undoubtedly have a great experience at Horsens Art Museum – whether you love art or if the world of art is new to you.
A center for modern Danish contemporary art
As a beautiful and distinctive building, Horsens Art Museum rises on top of the park Caroline Amalie Lund, who with her beauty draws you inside.
The museum has modern Danish art as its focal point and a collection that provides an insight into what is moving on the Danish art scene. The collection contains works by the greatest newer Danish artists and has an experimental character from the beautiful to the grotesque and thought-provoking. The works give rise to dialogue, wonder and reflection.
Then take the family with you and have a chat about art, beauty, life and society on the tour around the bright and inviting showrooms.
Experience large collections of, among others, these artists:
- Bjørn Nørgaard
- Erik A. Frandsen
- Michael Kvium
- Nina Sten-Knudsen
- Christian Lemmerz
- Cathrine Raben Davidsen
- Rose Oak
Denmark’s largest Michael Kvium collection
One of the museum’s central artists is the Horsens-born Michael Kvium, who has an entire hall dedicated to him. Here, the museum’s large collection of works is constantly rotated, so you experience something new every time you visit the museum. Kvium’s grotesque, fascinating and at times repulsive presentation of the human body has made him one of the country’s most significant and popular visual artists. Kvium’s art divides the waters.
Exciting special exhibitions
Every year, Horsens Art Museum presents two special exhibitions as well as a number of smaller hangings and exhibitions consisting of invited artists and the museum’s own large collection. Why not buy an annual pass ? Then you get it all.
Bring the little ones
You can take the whole family to the museum, including the children, who can explore the art at child height. The museum has done a lot to also create material for the smallest target group.
Much more than just a museum
Horsens Art Museum annually arranges a number of concerts, events and lectures for both children and adults. For example, go on a detective hunt or go on a city walk and explore the art in the street scene.
You are also welcome to use the art museum as a living space. Read one of the exciting books from the store , which offers a selection of art items and gift ideas.
The museum’s café
Gordon’s Gæstebud is the name of the art museum’s café and eatery. Here you can enjoy a delicious organic meal made from local ingredients or enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee. You are always welcome at Gordon’s Gæstebud – even if you do not come to see the museum exhibition.
Sculptures in the park
In the park outside the museum in Caroline Amalie Lund you will find several interesting sculptures. See, for example, Bjørn Nørgaard’s main work The Human Wall and Christian Lemmerz Gestalt (Death figure). Combine the visit to the museum with a walk in the cozy park, which is a popular green oasis for the city’s residents and guests. Here you will also find a playground and Horsens Museum , which is free to visit.
The museum card: Visit 4 museums in 7 days
Experience 4 museums in Horsens with the same ticket.
The museum card gives you access to PRISON, the Danish Museum of Industry, Horsens Art Museum and Horsens Museum for 7 days. With the museum card, you can look forward to a lot of exciting experiences and stories – and then you save money on the ticket and get two cups of coffee / tea with the purchase.
