All profession & craft museums to visit in Denmark

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 5 profession and craft museums in Denmark. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Denmark:

  1. The Design Museum of Denmark1

    The Design Museum of Denmark

     Copenhagen
    The Designmuseum Danmark (The Design Museum of Denmark) is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to design and applied art. It is Denmark's largest museum for Danish and international design with a permanent collection that offers an overview of 20th-century Danish design and applied art, with wo
  2. Maribo Open-Air Museum2

    Maribo Open-Air Museum

     Maribo
    The Maribo Open-Air Museum is situated on the western outskirts of Maribo, on the Danish island of Lolland. It is conveniently located near the northern banks of Søndersø Lake, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy both history and nature. The museum's location offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history of the region while also enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
  3. The Old Mill Museum at Gl. Rye3

    The Old Mill Museum at Gl. Rye

     Gammel Rye
    The Gl. Rye Mølle is a Dutch windmill that stands as a historical monument in the town of Gammel Rye, Skanderborg Municipality. Constructed in 1872, the windmill is built on a foundation of boulders, showcasing the architectural prowess of the time.
  4. The Workers Museum4

    The Workers Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Workers' Museum in Copenhagen is dedicated to the history of the workers in Denmark and the Danish labor movement. Founded in 1983, the museum is housed in the historic union house of the Danish trade unions from 1879. A significant part of the exhibition is devoted to the daily lives of the wor
  5. Hairdresser Museum5

    Hairdresser Museum

     Nykøbing Falster
    Interesting museum with its interior modelled as the hairdressing saloon of the 19th & 20th century.