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Which museums are open on Mondays in the Aarhus region?

What can I experience on Mondays? Many museums are closed on this day, but there is still plenty to experience – even on Mondays. Den Gamle By is open all year round, and outside closing hours you can even take a stroll through the old streets.

Streets in the Old Town in Aarhus
Photo: Den Gamle By

Open on Mondays – all year round

Are you looking for a museum or attraction that is open on Mondays? Below you can see which ones are open all year round and which ones are typically open on Mondays during the summer months.

Den Gamle By - Old Town Museum in Aarhus
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Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum in Aarhus

'Den Gamle By' (The Old Town) is perfectly unique attraction in Aarhus for the whole family to go on fascinating journey back in history. The museum is awarded the maximum three stars in the Michelin Travel Guide. 

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Randers Tropical Zoo Balman
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo

Experience the incredible life of animals and the tropical surroundings, that are in the Randers Regnskov - the Rainforest. There are experiences and adventures for the whole family in the much beloved rainforest.

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Kattegatcentret
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The Kattegatcentre on Djursland

At Kattegatcentret you can feel the fear when sharks surround you, paddle a kayak on an icy ocean and fall in love with our clever seals while they gobble herring and learn the alphabet! 

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Visitors in the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden
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Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden in Aarhus

In the Tropical Houses at the Botanical Garden Aarhus you can experience a tropical climate, see beautiful plants and get an educational experience for both children and adults.

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Natural History Museum in Aarhus
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Natural History Museum

At Naturhistorisk Museum, the Natural History Museum in Aarhus you can experience the abundance of life inhabiting the earth.

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Memphis Mansion in Randers
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Memphis Mansion - a tribute to Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash

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The Culture House DOKK1
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The Culture House DOKK1

Dokk1 is the cultural meeting point of Aarhus. Wether it is the architecture you will admire, the library you will explore or if it is the concerts and theatre that draws your attention, you have arrived to the right place. 

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Anna and Morten visit Museum Ovartaci
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Museum Ovartaci

Museum Ovartaci in Aarhus offers an encounter with the history of Danish psychiatry and one of Europe’s largest collections of great and moving art created by people suffering from mental illness, designated l’Art Brut: raw / untamed art.

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Open on Mondays – during the high season

Mønsted Limestone mines
Photo: Mads Gregersen

Mønsted Limestone Mines near Viborg

Go on a trip below ground in the Mønsted Limestone Mines - the world's largest limetone mines. Explore lots of history, fascinating nature and activities for the whole family.  

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Tivoli Friheden
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Tivoli Friheden

Tivoli Friheden is a theme park in the center of Aarhus with roller coasters, rides, stalls, concerts, events, games and playgrounds. The amusement park offers a lot of fun, cosiness and exitement for the whole family.

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Small wild boar in AQUA Aquarium & Zoo
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AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo

Aqua Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo invites you to explore the nature with them. Here you can come up close the wildlife found in Denmark, they live in their natural habitats and you get the chance to have a rare look inside their everyday life. Hours of fun and exploring for the whole family. 

 

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Polar bear takes a swim in Scandinavian Wildlife Park
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Skandinavisk Dyrepark - Scandinavian Wildlife Park

In the middle of Djursland is Denmark’s most natural wildlife park, where there is lots of room for both animals and humans. The animals always come first, and as a guest you get an exceptional opportunity to get close to the animals from long footbridges that wind in and out of the beautiful Danish countryside.

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Ree Park Safari lion
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Ree Park Safari

Visit Ree Park Safari and make an unforgettable visit in the exciting world of animals. Djursland’s big safari park offers wild experiences and activities among animals from the exotic parts of the world.

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Glas - Museum of Glass Art
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Glass - Museum of Glass Art

Glass - Museum of Glass Art is a modern and internationl, active museum for contemporary glass, beautifully located in Ebeltoft. Throughout the year, the museum stages a number of high profile solo and group exhibitions of work by international artists and additionally presents various theme exhibitions using pieces from the museum’s permanent collection.

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Munkholm Zoo
Photo: Annelise Munkholm Zoo

Munkholm Zoo

Munkholm Zoo Djursland is a nice place where you can find animals, which normally belong on a farm such as calves, pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and ducks. There are also exotic animals such as raccoons, coaties, small kangaroos, monkeys, and birds.

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