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This monolithic castle, along with its neighboring stables and park, is among Denmark's oldest and most comprehensive Baroque estates. It was built in the 1690's for Lord Chancellor Count Conrad Reventlow. An interesting fact in the history is that Reventlow's daughter Anna Sophie and King Frederick IV eloped here. The castle houses Denmark's oldest organ and includes numerous unaltered interiors, including the original stucco ceilings. The chapel has retained the same interior since its completion for Queen Anna Sophie and her court.
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Europe's largest firefighting museum features 100 fire engines, including 19th century models, horse-drawn vehicles, and modern-day versions. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the hands-on exhibits, which include authentic firefighting equipment. BUS: Route 12 or 18
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There is entertaining education for the entire family at this museum devoted to natural science and medicine. Exhibits include 19th century telescopes, surgical instruments from the 1920s, and some of Denmark's first computers – from the 1950s. Interactive exhibits allow you to test Galileo's demonstrations of gravity and electromagnetism. There's also a lovely garden with 250 medicinal herbs.
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This Renaissance estate is a well-preserved glimpse into a bygone era. The spacious quarters are adorned with period furnishings, antiques, and art. Or you can explore the stunning grounds and find out about the history of agriculture in the region.
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This open-air museum is a charming old town sector that emphasizes Denmark's history and craftsmanship. You will find cobbled streets lined with workshops and homes with vendors such as printers, wool dyers, artisans, barrel builders, bookbinders, carpenters, clothiers, and toy makers. Restaurants, outdoor cafés, gardens, and horse drawn carriages add further charm. There are also 75 historic buildings, ranging in date from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
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Occupation Museum
Mathilde Fibigers Have 2, Besaettelses-Museet, Århus, Denmark · 86-18-42-77
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This museum, which was the former Gestapo headquarters during World War II, chronicles the Nazi invasion of Århus using numerous artifacts, documents, photos, and weapons. Additional exhibits relate the Danish Resistance.
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Women's Museum
Domkirkepalds 5, Kvindemuseet, Århus, Denmark 8000 C · 86-13-61-44
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The Women's Museum examines various aspects of women's lives through exhibits dedicated to history, motherhood, art, culture, daily life, and careers. The site of several annual exhibits devoted solely to women.
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Århus Art Museum
Vennelystparken Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, Århus Kunstmuseum, Århus, Denmark 8000-C · 86-48-30-01
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This museum boasts one of the world's oldest collections of Danish art, offering a good variety of paintings, sculptures, and drawings. Work includes items from 1750 to the present, and there's also an extensive international collection. There are also numerous special exhibits throughout the year. BUS: 1, 2, 3, 6
If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
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