History museums in Aarhus

Den Gamle By is an open-air town museum in Aarhus that is focused on illustrating Danish town culture. The museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 settlements from all over Denmark. The town with its buildings as a whole is the main attraction but most buildings can also be visi

The Viking Museum is a small history museum in Aarhus that is devoted to the city's Viking Age. The museum is located on the site of the archaeological excavations from 1960 that are on display inside the museum. The excavations consisted of various Viking Age structures, various items, and parts of

The Occupation Museum Aarhus (Besaettelsesmuseet) is a history museum that is housed in the former city hall and police station of the city. The museum is dedicated to the history of Aarhus during the occupation by Germany during World War II. The former city hall served as the Gestapo headquarters

The Steno Museum (Steno Museet) is a science museum that is dedicated to the History of Science and Medicine and is part of the Faculty of Science & Technology of the Aarhus University. The museum features scientific instruments and many interactive activities.

The Women's Museum in Denmark (Kvindemuseet i Danmark) is a history museum in Aarhus that is housed in the former city hall and police station of the city. The museum is dedicated to the cultural history of women in Denmark. The musuem is housed in the former Aarhus City Hall from 1857.

The Museum of Ancient Art in Aarhus is a history museum that is dedicated to the ancient art and cultural history of the mediterranean countries. The museum focuses particularly on Ancient Greece, Etruscan civilization and Ancient Rome. The museum holds a collection of over 4,000 objects related to