Moesgaard Museum
Moesgaard Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Moesgaard Museum offers visitors a cultural-historical experience of international format with archeological and ethnographic exhibitions. In addition, temporary exhibitions display the World's most outstanding cultural heritage. At Moesgaard Museum visitors come face-to-face with the people behind the displayed artefacts through set designs and dramatized narratives. The exhibitions are based on most recent research and technology.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- Richard T7 contributionsThis Museum is a Hidden GemFantastic location outside beautiful Aarhus, Denmark. The building is an architectural masterpiece contoured to fit into a gentle hillside. A terrific space to walk to the top of the Museum and enjoy the countryside. The staff were polite and knowledgeable. Interesting exhibits throughout.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2023
- LauraBath, United Kingdom299 contributionsVisit with young kidsGreat layout in this museum, each level has something different and interesting to look at. Plenty for kids to see and do. The cafe is nice and it’s fun to run around on the roof afterwards.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten October 25, 2023
- AimJ725 contributionsShould be the #1 attraction in Aarhus!Probably the best attraction in Aarhus. A fantastic museum! We particularly enjoyed the diaramas and were grateful that everything was translated into english either on text or with headphones. Would 100% recommend going here if you get the chance.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten February 18, 2024
- Alex GMaribor, Slovenia79 contributionsTop museum - interactive and interestingTop! You can spent easily the whole day in the museum. It has so much things to watch, look, learn, try. It’s not just fun for adults but also children can enjoy it! My 8 year old daughter was really hyped. You have to try it!Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten July 17, 2024
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213ursula
London, UK16 contributions
Aug 2022
We came to the museum with the purpose of seeing the special Rus Viking exhibition and this was excellent; we spent over two hours in this one exhibition. We were then intrigued by the other galleries and spent the rest of the day exploring including the Grauballe Man, and the stairway of evolution. In addition to the superb exhibits, the architecture, interiors and layout is most impressive. We will return to the museum to see the exhibitions we couldn't fit into our day and to explore the surrounding area, wood and beach as well as picnic on the roof. A very easy 25 minute bus ride from the centre of Aarhus (no. 18 bus from Park Alle.
Written September 9, 2022
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JensPetterStrommen
Tonsberg, Norway557 contributions
Jul 2020
Stunning buildig, inside and outside. Fantastic exhibitions. Very impressive how they combine, video, light, built walls and paint with historical objects and create a unique experience. We loved the Pompeian section and all the mindblowing pieces of gold and silver. Of course the Grauballe amn was what made ut go there, also a great experience. Sadly we only got tickets for the last hour, but must commend the museums corona efforts. An example to follow.
Written July 29, 2020
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J-mom-of-three
Santa Rosa, CA124 contributions
May 2022 • Family
This museum had wonderful interactive exhibits interesting to young adults and adults alike. It taught us about the Vikings and the history of Denmark. There was also a special exhibit that runs until September about how the Vikings went all the way to the Ukraine and Russia. Exhibit were in English and danish. And the food in the café was authentic Danish food very delicious and unusual to someone from the United States.
Written May 27, 2022
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InvernessGal
Bellevue, WA154 contributions
Aug 2022
My 13 year old grandson and I have voted this museum the "best" out of all the museums we've ever visited. The displays were laid out in a logical fashion. There was so much to see! It's also a lovely location.
Written August 8, 2022
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Skywalker3
East Anglia208 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
A half hour bus ride out of Aarhus, this museum is definitely worth the ride. The building itself is an architectural beauty, worth visiting alone, let alone the exhibits.
The exhibits themselves though are well thought out and displayed. For those that don’t speak Danish there’s also English translations or audio available. Clever use of audio visual and projection makes the subjects truly come alive. The displays themselves are works of art, well conceived and visually impressive as the artefacts they share. Highlight has to be Graubelle Man, a truly moving experience.
A well stocked on site cafe and gift shop and good facilities. Only slight downside was no guidebook or audio guide. A missed opportunity perhaps?
The exhibits themselves though are well thought out and displayed. For those that don’t speak Danish there’s also English translations or audio available. Clever use of audio visual and projection makes the subjects truly come alive. The displays themselves are works of art, well conceived and visually impressive as the artefacts they share. Highlight has to be Graubelle Man, a truly moving experience.
A well stocked on site cafe and gift shop and good facilities. Only slight downside was no guidebook or audio guide. A missed opportunity perhaps?
Written September 12, 2023
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Dave C
Philadelphia14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I've traveled across the US, Europe and Asia and this is the most interesting museum I've seen in the world. The prehistoric display was particularly interesting. The videos describing aspects of life of ancient people's were fascinating.
My entire family enjoyed it.
My only regret is that I didn't take enough photos - I wish I had taken 10X more. Also, we only looked in the gift shop very briefly. I wish I could have bought a book that discussed the prehistoric exhibits.
As further context, normally when I visit a museum, I'm not interested in going back. However, I REALLY want to go back to Denmark so I can see the museum again.
My entire family enjoyed it.
My only regret is that I didn't take enough photos - I wish I had taken 10X more. Also, we only looked in the gift shop very briefly. I wish I could have bought a book that discussed the prehistoric exhibits.
As further context, normally when I visit a museum, I'm not interested in going back. However, I REALLY want to go back to Denmark so I can see the museum again.
Written August 19, 2023
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Richard T
7 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Fantastic location outside beautiful Aarhus, Denmark. The building is an architectural masterpiece contoured to fit into a gentle hillside. A terrific space to walk to the top of the Museum and enjoy the countryside.
The staff were polite and knowledgeable. Interesting exhibits throughout.
The staff were polite and knowledgeable. Interesting exhibits throughout.
Written October 24, 2023
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Laura
Bath, UK299 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Great layout in this museum, each level has something different and interesting to look at. Plenty for kids to see and do. The cafe is nice and it’s fun to run around on the roof afterwards.
Written October 25, 2023
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pavelsk
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Several visits both just with friends and with family. Lots of interesting things to see and learn. Great layout and interactive experience. Plan for a whole day as its a minimum required, to see everything. With breaks for coffee and meals. Also if in sunny weather, definitely plan a picnic on the roof of the museum.
Written March 8, 2020
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kmz88
Plon, Germany390 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Absolutely must see! Such a fantastic history museum. We had expected to spend a morning here, but ended up staying there from opening to the closing! The exhibits are very well made, and the explanations are in English as well. The exhibition is chronological. We learnt a lot and it was very enjoyable. The museum cafe is good too, with a few vegetarian options. The building itself is also very architecturally interesting. Outside the museum there is an old church and the Mosegaard manor. We walked around there during our lunch break and re-entered the museum.
Written September 18, 2023
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Hi, Are well behaved dogs allowed in here? Thanks in advance.
Written January 21, 2020
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Dear Gebruikersnaam
Dogs are not allowed inside the museum, but are welcome on the outside areas as long as they are kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome all over the museum.
Best wishes,
Lene, Moesgaard Museum
Written January 23, 2020
Finderl0815
Scansano, Italy
Hallo wir sind in Aarhus u würden das Museum gerne besuchen. Wie kommen wir denn vom Hafen zum Museum. Wieviel Zeit braucht man für den Besuch? Vielen Dank
Written July 28, 2018
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
You will need to take a cab or bus no. 18 to get to the museum. It takes about 15 minutes by cab. Our visitors spend a different amount of time here - anywhere from one hour to an entire day, depending of how many exhibitions, you are in the mood for :)
Written August 14, 2018
Hvor længe bruger folk som regel på Moesgaard Museum? :)
Written February 16, 2017
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Hej Pernille. Det er meget forskelligt, hvor lang tid vores gæster bruger herude. Nogle tager en hel dag, hvor de ser en del af udstillingen, spiser forkost, og ser så lidt mere. Andre køber et årskort og tager udstillingerne i mindre bidder.
Vi har en café og et madpakkerum, så det er både muligt at købe eller medbringe en frokost. Om onsdagen har vi åbent til kl. 21, og her serverer caféen en lækker aftenret.
Får man brug for lidt frisk luft undervejs, er der mulighed for at gå en tur på vores græsklædte tag, hvorfra man kan se langt ud over skov og hav.
Med venlig hilsen, Lene, Moesgaard Museum
Written February 16, 2017
My son would really like a replica viking shield - not a plastic version - when I travel to Aarhus next week. Does anyone have any idea of where I might be able to buy one in Aarhus?
Thanks
Craig
Written October 17, 2015
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Dear Craig
Moesgaard Museumsshop currently sell one type of viking shield at the price of DKK 135. Unfortunately, I do not have a photo of it, but if you visit our museum during your stay, you can see it in the shop.
Alternatively, there is a shop in Aarhus called Dragons Lair - they feature a lot of different costumes and adventure/fantasy gadgets. They might have a shield like the one you are looking for.
Hope you find one and enjoy your stay in Aarhus :)
Best wishes,
Lene, Moesgaard Museum
Written October 20, 2015
Hva heter mannen som er modell for mannen i rullestol?
Written May 30, 2015
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Kære Anne Lise, det er den britiske fysiker Stephen Hawking. Mvh, Lene, Moesgaard Museum
Written May 31, 2015
Hva heter mannen som er modell til mannen i rullestol i evolusjonstrappen
Written May 30, 2015
How do I get there from the city center or Dem Gamle By?
Written April 27, 2015
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Dear MCatan1221
City bus 18 Mejlby/Elev – Moesgård goes to Moesgaard Museum from Downtown Aarhus (from Park Allé near the city hall and the train station) three- four times per hour on weekdays,and twice an hour on the weekend. The trip takes appr. 24 minutes and you need a ticket for two zones (cash only on bus - adult: 20 DKR, child: 10 DKR. 1-2 children under 12 yr are free when accompanied by an 1 adult). Regional bus no. 100 leaves from the city library or the train station and stops near the museum. Exit the bus on Oddervej/Moesgård Allé and walk about one kilometer on beautiful Moesgård Allé to the museum.
Best wishes,
Lene/Moesgaard Museum
Written April 28, 2015
How do I get to Moesgaard Museum from the city center or Dem Gamle By?
Written April 27, 2015
Bus #18 from the City Center to get to Moesgaard.
Written September 6, 2019
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