The museums

Get close to the nature of West Jutland and the forces that for thousands of years have shaped the landscape and the people who live here.

Explore the old bunker and join us under the sand and listen to the west coast's hidden tales of shipwrecks, precious amber treasures and forbidden love.

When you step through the gate to Bork Viking Harbour, you step 1000 years back in time. You can walk around the reconstructed long-houses and see how the Vikings lived and worked different kinds of craftsmanship.

What does it mean to be a refugee? Who are the people behind the numbers we see in the media? And what does "home" mean? In FLUGT, you will hear the story of the largest refugee influx Denmark has ever received. And you'll meet the refugees who have come to the country in recent times.

Blåvandshuk Lighthouse is located at Denmark's westernmost point. The lighthouse is 39 meters high, but protrudes due to its location in the dunes 55 meters into the air, which gives a fantastic view of the North Sea.

Climb the 228 steps to the top of Lyngvig Lighthouse and be rewarded with the most amazing view of the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord, as well as the beautiful dune landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

At Ringkøbing Museum, you can explore the dramatic past of West Jutland. Discover how the Second World War left its mark on the west coast and gain insight in the Allied aircraft that crashed around Ringkøbing Fjord.

An exhibition where Otto Frello's marvelous paintings are displayed along with a selection of the museum's many objects under the headings: "Reality in Perspective", "Transitions", "Insights and Views" and "Mirrors".

Iskunsten - Ice Art - in Thyborøn shows a unique exhibition of fantastic ice sculptures, which come to life from the play created between the ice and the clear light.

At Abelines Gaard, Hvide Sande you get the chance to experience what life used to be like in the dune farms along Jutland’s west coast.

HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art has come as a borderland between art and profession and is driven forward by the country known shirt manufacturer Aage Damgaard, who has made the foundation…

Denmark's museum for life in, with and on the sea. Discover oceans of stories about life on and under the sea.

Dive into the fascinating history of fishing and Hvide Sande, and gain a deeper understanding of life by the sea and the fjord, as well as the development of the community that grew around the fishing industry.

Take a trip to the Danish Aviation Museum and experience aviation all the way back from 1911 to today.

Experience the old market town of Varde, as it looked around the year 1860. Despite the fact that the town is built in a miniature version in the size ratio 1:10, the experience is worth the visit.

At the Panser- & Artillerimuseum you can unleash your inner geek and get up close to the most exciting tanks and guns - and the best stories

Your Museum Ølgod tells the story of Danish agriculture. Here you can experience the development from poor moorland farmer to democratic farmer. It is also possible to experience the streets, people and shops of the station town.

Nymindegab Museum offers a wealth of art, activities and insights into the local history of West Jutland. Visit the open-air garden or the old sawmill, let the kids build their own little sailboat and enjoy the fantastic paintings in the footsteps of the Nymindegab painters.

At Nymindegab Lifeboat Museum, you can experience how the rescue service worked until 1975. It is possible to inspect both the rescue service's equipment and means of transport.

World history on the West Coast. Get up close to the dramatic stories of the British warships St. George and Defence.

A time travel experience for the whole family with historical adventures. Free admission for children. Dogs are welcome.

Welcome to Holstebro Museum: Experience history for the whole family! Two museums under one roof with a café and shop, offering free admission up to age 26.

Go on an experience in Kaj Munk's versatile life, conveyed in the beautiful setting on and around the rectory. Explore the exhibitions on the farm itself and explore the nature around the poet's old home.

Provstgaards Jagthus is the perfect stop, whether you are on a walk, bike or drive in West Jutland. At the museum you will get an insight into what life was like, at the beginning of the 20th century.

Come by Hodde Gamle Skole and experience what it was like to go to school from 150 years ago. The school appears extremely authentic with original catheters and desks.

The Wadden Sea -The Gate to UNESCO World Heritage. The Migratory Birds Wadden Sea.

At JANUS West Jutland Art Museum, you have the opportunity to experience changing special exhibitions of b.la. Nordic art, West Jutland artists and figurative art. It is also possible to get guided tours, attend lectures and hear concerts.

Vestjyllands Kunstpavillon is located in Videbæk, and was designed by the world-famous Danish architect Henning Larsen, who was born in Opsund west of Videbæk.

If you're looking for a unique experience, the VW & Retro Museum is a fantastic choice

Christmas brothers Bønny and Brian Lillelund, known from TV, have fallen in love with Gåsemands Gård near Bork Harbour. A farm that has quickly enchanted them both in its world. They look forward to sharing this world with everyone who visits the old farm from the 1700s - a historical gem.

Just 44 steps up the tower staircase in Ribe Cathedral, you can find the Cathedral Museum, which presents the architectural history of the Cathedral and tells the story about the religious life in Denmark.

Ribe was the home of Denmark's most famous witch Maren Spliids. That is why the museum about witch hunts in Denmark and Europe is of course located here.

What were the origins of Ribe and how did the town’s inhabitants live when Ribe was a major European trading centre?

Visit Denmark's first co-operative dairy in Hjedding. Here you can experience the premises and machinery that helped revolutionise Danish dairy farming.

Jacob A. Riis Museum tells the fascinating tale of the boy from Ribe who emigrated to America in 1870. President Roosevelt of the United States called him the most helpful citizen in New York.

Three exciting exhibitions - Step back in time to experience Esbjerg as the city looked between 1900 and 1950. Learn about the local resistance movement during the German occupation. Explore the fascinating exhibition about the occupation period, with the Hansen family at the center.