All ethnology museums to visit in Denmark

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage at 16 ethnology museums in Denmark. These museums offer insights into the traditions, customs, and ways of life of various communities.

Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in Denmark:

  1. Ribe Viking Centre1

    Ribe Viking Centre

     Damhus
    Visiting this living history settlement is a great way how to learn about Vikings and actually experience the way they lived.
  2. Ribe Viking Museum2

    Ribe Viking Museum

     Ribe
    http://www.visitribe.com/ln-int/ribe/activities/ribe-viking-age
  3. Fyrkat Viking Museum3

    Fyrkat Viking Museum

     Hobro
    In an intriguing reconstruction of excavated farmstead, the visitors can get a taste of the everyday life of Vikings.
  4. Viking Museum4

    Viking Museum

     Lejre
    The Lejre Museum, situated in Gammel Lejre on Midtsjælland, is a cultural-historical museum that forms part of the Roskilde Museum. This museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the Lejre Municipality, from ancient times to the present day.
  5. Ringe Museum5

    Ringe Museum

     Ringe
    Ringe Museum is a local museum situated in the town of Ringe, which is located in the central part of Funen. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the region. The museum offers a unique insight into the local history and culture of the area.
  6. Circus Museum6

    Circus Museum

     Avedøre
    If you're considering heading to this museum, make sure you really, really love circuses, because there are more than 100,000 items related to them here.
  7. Vendsyssel Historical Museum7

    Vendsyssel Historical Museum

     Hjørring
    The Vendsyssel Historical Museum in Hjørring was established in 1889 by dentist Lønborg Friis. It was officially recognized as a cultural history museum in 1959. This information provides a historical context to the museum, which could be of interest to tourists who appreciate understanding the origins of the places they visit.
  8. Viking Village8

    Viking Village

     Risby
    Vikingelandsbyen, located in the northern part of Albertslund Municipality at Risby, is a historical workshop and open-air museum. Established in 1992, the village offers a unique glimpse into the Viking era. Visitors can explore the three small pit houses and a farmhouse that are part of the village.
  9. Danish Jewish Museum9

    Danish Jewish Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Danish Jewish Museum (Dansk Jødisk Museum) is a museum in Copenhagen that documents the approximately 400-year history of the Jews in Denmark. One focus of the museum is the rescue of Danish Jews during Nazi occupation in October 1943. The museum is located in Slotsholmen, in a former building o
  10. Amager Museum10

    Amager Museum

     Store Magleby
    Amager Museum, situated in Store Magleby on Sydamager, is a cultural history museum that forms part of Museum Amager. This museum offers a deep dive into the cultural history of the region, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of this area.
  11. Middelfart Museum11

    Middelfart Museum

     Middelfart Municipality
    The Middelfart Museum houses two permanent exhibitions. The first one is located in Henner Friisers Hus in Brogade 8, which provides insights into the city's and region's history, as well as the history of porpoise hunting. The second exhibition is situated in Teglgårdsparken 17, where visitors can learn about the history of psychiatry. These exhibitions offer a comprehensive overview of the local history and culture, making them a valuable resource for tourists interested in learning more about Middelfart.
  12. Land of Legends12

    Land of Legends

     Lejre
    One of the highlights of Sagnlandet Lejre is its working workshops, where visitors can witness the creation of crafts from historical and prehistoric times. These workshops include a weaving workshop, a pottery, and a forge. Here, tools, costumes, and household utensils are made for use in the center's reconstructed environments. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see how items from the past were made and used.
  13. E Bindstouw13

    E Bindstouw

     Lysgård
    E Bindstouw is a quaint local museum situated in the town of Lysgård, to the south of Viborg. It is managed by the Viborg Museum and is open to the public only during the months of July and August. This information is crucial for tourists planning their visit to ensure they schedule it within the museum's operating months.
  14. Kalundborg Museum14

    Kalundborg Museum

     Kalundborg
    Kalundborg Museum is a state-recognized cultural history museum located in Kalundborg. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and culture of Kalundborg and its surrounding areas. The museum's recognition by the state signifies its importance and the quality of its exhibits.
  15. Ringsted Museum15

    Ringsted Museum

     Ringsted
    Ringsted Museum, previously known as Historiens Hus, is a cultural history museum located in the heart of Ringsted, a city in Midtsjælland. The museum offers a deep dive into the cultural history of the region, making it an interesting destination for those who want to understand the historical context of the area.
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    Egnssamlingen for Østvendsyssel

     Try
    Egnssamlingen for Østvendsyssel is a cultural history museum situated in the quaint village of Try, approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Aalborg. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich cultural history of the region while enjoying the serene rural setting of the village.