MOESGAARD MUSEUM

Moesgaard Museum is a museum located south of Aarhus which focuses on the cultural history in a broad perspective, with an emphasis on the prehistoric periods. It houses archaeological collections from Denmark and excavations in Bahrain and other locations by the Persian Gulf and boasts of tradition in archaeology and ethnography.

The museum aims to bring its visitors closer to the people of the past and present with the help of set designs, settings for interaction and experiences and fascinating stories. Together they will give the visitors an insight into prehistory and anthropology in an entering way.

Take a tour of the museum to visit permanent ancient exhibitions that cover from when humans first came into being to the present day. You will be able to witness exhibits showcasing Denmark from around 12,000 BCE and to the end of the Iron Age around the year 800. Apart from this, there is a mediaeval exhibition along with a Viking Age exhibition.

Highlights

• Embark on a guided tour of the Moesgaard Museum and get an insight into the cultural history with mankind as the focal point.
• Take a look at the crown jewel of the museum, the Grauballe Man, a 2000-year-old body which was found well preserved inside a peat bog.
• Climb up the Stairway of Origin to look at the sculptures of three contemporary people coming from very different societies and cultures.
• Climb down the staircase of evolution which will also give you a glimpse of where human beings originated from.
• Visit the prehistory exhibitions, to take a look at artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze, Iron and Viking Ages.

How To Reach

1. By Car: Moesgaard Museum is located 12.1 km from the city centre, it will take 20 min via the O1 route.

2. By Bus: Take a bus to Moesgaard Museum station which is 400 m away from the Museum. You can reach the location from the bus station within a 5-minute walk.

Best Time To Visit

Moesgaard Museum remains open throughout the year and opens every day.

1. Best season: The best season is during the spring from April to June when the weather is pleasant and ideal for visiting the Moesgaard Museum.

2. Best day in the week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days of the week to visit the Museum as there is less crowd on these two days.

3. The best time of the day: The best time of the day is in the morning when the museum opens. Visiting during this time will allow you to enjoy watching the exhibits without much interruption.

Other Essential Information

• If you wish to store your outerwear or any personal belongings, you can keep them in free lockers located in a large cloakroom in the basement.
• There is a cafe inside the museum where you can enjoy light meals with hot or cold beverages.
• You will find several areas in the exterior of the museum where you can have your picnic. If you wish to eat your own food and drink inside the museum, you can do so at the spacious lunch area.
• Dogs except seeing-eye dogs and service dogs are not allowed inside the museum but you can bring them along and put them on leashes in the outdoor areas.
• You can take photographs inside the museum without using flash.