The Craftmanship Museum - A stop on the Star Route in Randers
The Craftmanship Museum Håndværksmuseet in Randers is placed at the alcohol factory's old warehouse. The museum exhibits more than 20 craftsmen workshops, which are shown by craftsmen themselves who will happily tell the stories about their craft.
The Craft Museum will be closed from 1 April 2025 and two years ahead. Exhibitions will be renovated and renewed. The museum will reopen in summer 2027 as HÅNDVÆRK.
Try Your Hand at Ancient Crafts
In many of the old workshops, experienced craftsmen are ready to share and showcase their crafts. As a guest, you also have ample opportunity to try out the various crafts yourself.
The Crafts Museum is part of Museum Østjylland and also houses the two national museums, the Danish Hairdressing Museum, and the Danish Optics Museum. The museum is located in the old warehouse of the distilleries, which in itself represents Danish craft traditions with its impressive timber constructions.
Sculpture in the River
On the route between the Crafts Museum and Laksetorvet, you can see one of the city's many sculptures in the middle of the Gudenå River. It is "The Jar" (Krukken) by Mogens Møller - a large bronze sculpture of a vase that sprays water on a little girl under an umbrella. The sculpture can also be seen from Randers Bridge, welcoming many visitors and commuters.