Welcome to the website of Kirsten Kjærs Museum.

NEW: Coming soon

A private art museum with a large collection of drawings and paintings, mainly portraits, by Kirsten Kjær (1893-1985). Side galleries have changing exhibitions of contemporary local, national and international artists, and permanent displays of works of 1-2 resident artists, who use the museum workshops. Sculptures are usually on show in the grounds.

Opening times:
Palm Sunday to 31 October: everyday, 10:00 – 17:00.
1 November to Palm Sunday: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 – 16:00.

Admission is free, but voluntary contributions are welcome. The number of visitors per year is approx. 16.000.

There is a cafeteria with coffee, tea and cake. Hot meals are not served.
Visitors can enjoy their own picnics inside the cafeteria or in the grounds.

The museum opened by private initiative on 15 May 1981 in an old converted farmhouse. Kirsten was born in the nearby village of Vester Thorup, and spent her last summers in the neighbouring farmhouse. Since its modest start, the museum complex has developed into an art centre, with workshop facilities for metal, bronze casting, ceramics, and graphics. Classical concerts form part of the museum’s activities, including a yearly classical chamber music “jamboree” in week 30 with 12-16 participants.


Below: Pictures of the guest house, which is available for rent by individual persons or groups who apply to use the workshops or attend courses, and another view of the museum:

Below: The new Concert Hall and some other impressions: