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Museums in North Sealand

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Our museums are the gateway to the history of North Sealand. Learn more about the North Sealand of royalty, monks, polar exploration, artists and maritime endeavours.

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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art - International art by the sea
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art - International art by the sea

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from...

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Frederiksborg Castle | Museum of National History
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Frederiksborg Castle | Museum of National History

Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød is an adventurous experience that no child or adult should miss. The beautiful Renaissance castle is built on three small islands in Castle Lake, on whose glossy surfa...

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Nivaagaards Collection - Golden Age, rhododendron park, and contemporary art

Nivaagaards Malerisamling (the Nivaagaard Collection) by the North Sealand Oresund coast is an exquisite experience for art lovers. The rather small museum has a unique atmosphere of “hygge” (cosiness...

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Munkeruphus - Contemporary art in historic artist homes
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Munkeruphus - Contemporary art in historic artist homes

At Munkeruphus, art, architecture and design meet in beautiful surroundings directly to Oresund at the coastline between Gilleleje and Dronningmølle.

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Rudolph Tegner's Museum & Statue Park - Marble and bronze in heath-covered hills

Walk around in the heathery hills between the statues of powerful men and women. Continue into the museum, which resounds like a cathedral, and watch the sculptor's enormous plaster, marble and bronze...

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Knud Rasmussen's House
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Knud Rasmussen's House

Knud Rasmussen’s House is located close to the beautiful Spodsbjerg Lighthouse and with a fantastic view over the Kattegat Here, the great polar explorer worked in between his many and long expedition...

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Esrum Abbey and Mill - Living medieval history for children and adults

In the 1200th century, Esrum Abbey was the centre of the Order of Cistercians in Denmark. Today, events for children and adults are arranged all year round to experience life in the Middle Ages.

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Fredensborghusene
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Fredensborghusene

Jørn Utzon's Fredensborghuse was built in 1962-63 on the initiative of the association Danes Worldwide. Today, the building is considered an architectural gem. You can experience the architecture when...

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Museum Nordsjælland - Ships Hall and The old House

In Gilleleje you can visit Museum Nordsjælland in 3 different places plus Nakkehoved Lighthouse east of the city.

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The Gunpowder Works Museum in Frederiksværk - Gunpowder and cannons for the whole family

The Gunpowder Works Museum is an exciting attraction for both adults and children. The gunpowder mills are lined up in the beautiful landscape along the canal that runs through Frederiksværk town.

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Nivaagaard Teglværks Ring Oven - A revolution in the brick industry

You will find the Teglværksmuseet Nivaagaard Teglværks Ringovn in Nivå, not far from Nivå station and Nivaagaard's Collection. The Brickworks Museum can be seen from a long distance and is recognizabl...

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The Luftwaffe in North Sealand
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The Luftwaffe in North Sealand

Close to Gilleleje there is a museum showing Northern Europe’s largest collection of original objects pertaining to the Luftwaffe during World War II. A Messerschmidt 110 G4 Night Hunter stands comple...

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Hillerød Town Museum - Museum Nordsjælland
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Hillerød Town Museum - Museum Nordsjælland

Hillerød Town Museum is an atmospheric and cosy museum which tells the story of Hillerød throughout 500 years: from medieval village to royal borough and until today.

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Elværket - Museum Nordsjælland
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Elværket - Museum Nordsjælland

Elværket - The Power Station - is part of Museum Nordsjælland in Hillerød. 

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Museum of Lighthouse History | Nakkehoved Lighthouse

Visit Nakkehoved Lighthouse and the Lighthouse History Museum and enjoy the impressive sea view over the Kattegat and the Sound from the lighthouse's top.

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Laugø Smithy
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Laugø Smithy

At Laugø Smithy you can see how smiths used to shoe horses. During the opening hours, two skilled blacksmiths demonstrate and explain the old craft of shoeing horses.

NB! Unfortunately, Laugø Smedie ...

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The mill in Ramløse
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The mill in Ramløse

Working dutch mill which mills grain into flour with no chemical additives. Various forms of production are shown and the mill's relation to agriculture is illustrated. Cooper's shop, shoemaker's shop...
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Pibe Mill
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Pibe Mill

Pibe Mill is located in the beautiful hilly landscape south of Helsinge and runs on selected days throughout the year.

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