Moesgaard Museum
Moesgaard Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 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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- Gerson van LuijkRotterdam, The Netherlands404 contributionsMuseum, very well set up both out and in!Amazing museum, both in as wel as out! The building is perfect and fits te landscape. The shop has soo many cool things. And the exhibitions are very well made and interesting for both kids and grown-ups. I would definitely not want to miss out on this one when visiting Arhus!Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 August 2023
- Dave C14 contributionsThe most interesting museum in the worldI'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.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 August 2023
- Skywalker3184 contributionsStunning museumA 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?Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 September 2023
- kmz88Plon, Germany406 contributionsFantastic history museumAbsolutely 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.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 September 2023
- Richard T1 contributionThis 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 24 October 2023
- LauraBath, United Kingdom284 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 25 October 2023
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Laura
Bath, UK284 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 25 October 2023
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Richard T
1 contribution
Sep 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 24 October 2023
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kmz88
Plon, Germany406 contributions
Sep 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 18 September 2023
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Skywalker3
East Anglia184 contributions
Sep 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 12 September 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 19 August 2023
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Gerson van Luijk
Rotterdam, The Netherlands404 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing museum, both in as wel as out! The building is perfect and fits te landscape. The shop has soo many cool things. And the exhibitions are very well made and interesting for both kids and grown-ups. I would definitely not want to miss out on this one when visiting Arhus!
Written 13 August 2023
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penrat2017
Gunnedah, Australia32 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The museum was a great disappointment. The displays were disjointed & so dark that it was hard to read the stories. The stairs are very steep. The only saving grace was the café which served excellent food & a pretty decent coffee as well.
Written 31 May 2023
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Danglish.adventures
Copenhagen, Denmark465 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
* 20% off if you have a ferry ticket from Aarhus to sjælland.
* Stunning architecture
* Interactive exhibitions
* Plenty to do and see (4 large exhibitions)
* Kids are free to enter 0-17 years!
* Stunning architecture
* Interactive exhibitions
* Plenty to do and see (4 large exhibitions)
* Kids are free to enter 0-17 years!
Written 27 December 2022
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EMSJ
Weston super Mare, UK527 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Not the cheapest off places to visit but I believe that the entrance fee is good for a year ? Long way to travel when you live in the Uk :-)))
Very interesting and lot’s to see and read also some hand on experience’s
There is a restaurant in the museum as well.
You definitely need a whole day there.
Very interesting and lot’s to see and read also some hand on experience’s
There is a restaurant in the museum as well.
You definitely need a whole day there.
Written 29 October 2022
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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 9 September 2022
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Gebruikersnaam
Belgium7 contributions
Hi, Are well behaved dogs allowed in here? Thanks in advance.
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
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
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 :)
Pernille J
Aars, Denmark1 contribution
Hvor længe bruger folk som regel på Moesgaard Museum? :)
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
Craig F
Doha, Qatar233 contributions
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
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
Anne Lise L
3 contributions
Hva heter mannen som er modell for mannen i rullestol?
Moesgaard Museum
Aarhus, Denmark
Kære Anne Lise, det er den britiske fysiker Stephen Hawking. Mvh, Lene, Moesgaard Museum
Anne Lise L
3 contributions
Hva heter mannen som er modell til mannen i rullestol i evolusjonstrappen
MCatan1221
Michigan, USA37 contributions
How do I get there from the city center or Dem Gamle By?
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
MCatan1221
Michigan, USA37 contributions
How do I get to Moesgaard Museum from the city center or Dem Gamle By?
GlobalCitizen321
United States11 contributions
Bus #18 from the City Center to get to Moesgaard.
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- Moesgaard Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
- Tue - Tue 10:00 - 17:00
- Wed - Wed 10:00 - 21:00
- Thu - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
- Sat - Sat 10:00 - 21:00
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