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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
Photo: Den Gamle By

Den Gamle By - The Old Town Museum in Aarhus

Take a journey through time with your family or friends in Den Gamle By in Aarhus. See, feel and experience the history of Danish towns through four different time periods: 2014, 1974, 1927 and 1864.
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Randers Tropical Zoo Balman
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo

In Randers Regnskov, you are in for a true tropic treat, complete with free-ranging monkeys, iguanas, sloths, jaguars, and a long list of other exotic animals. The rainforest is a bombardment of the senses with tropic experiences among fascinating animals from South America, Africa, and Asia.
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Kattegatcentret
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The Kattegatcentre on Djursland

Are you ready for a sea of experiences? Let yourself be surrounded by sharks, watch the seals romp around in their natural environment, paddle in a kayak on the deepest polar ocean and learn more about how you can take good care of the sea’s wildlife.
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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 Gardens in Aarhus, you will experience a green world under one roof. Here you can explore four climate zones with plants from all over the world, learn about biodiversity and enjoy a break in the café's green surroundings.
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Natural History Museum in Aarhus
Photo: Naturhistorisk Museum

Natural History Museum

At Naturhistorisk Museum, the Natural History Museum in Aarhus you can experience the abundance of life inhabiting the earth. Experience the museum's four permanent exhibitions and changing special exhibitions.
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Priscilla Presley and Henrik Knudsen welcome you to Memphis Mansion in Randers
Photo: Jakob Vingtoft

Memphis Mansion - a tribute to Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash

In Randers, you can get up close to Elvis Presley at the Memphis Mansion museum, inspired by Elvis' home “Graceland” in the Southern United States.
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Dokk1, Aarhus, Foto Dennis Borup Jakobsen
Photo: Dennis Borup Jakobsen© Dokk1, Aarhus, Foto Dennis Borup Jakobsen

The Culture House DOKK1

DOKK1 is a culture- and multimedia that welcomes citizens and guests in Aarhus - and all of you who would like to meet the future in your present.
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Anna and Morten visit Museum Ovartaci
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Museum Ovartaci

Museum Ovartaci opens the door to a marvellous and very special world where you can explore the deepest layers of the mind. Museum Ovartaci is just 12 minutes from Aarhus city centre by light rail and is open every day of the week - including Monday!
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Open on Mondays – during the high season

Mønsted Limestone mines
Photo: Mads Gregersen

Mønsted Limestone Mines near Viborg

Close to Viborg you'll find Mønsted Kalkgruber, the world's largest limestone mine, where you can explore a fascinating underground world. Here you'll get a unique insight into the history of the hardy men and women who have carved kilometres of tunnels by hand over the centuries.
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Tivoli Friheden
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Tivoli Friheden

Enjoy an unforgettable journey to Tivoli Friheden, nestled in the heart of Aarhus in the centre of Denmark. Here you will find an amusement park with roller coasters, a beautiful Ferris wheel, and lots of fun, cosiness and excitement for the whole family!
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AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark
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AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Zoo

AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park is a family-friendly discovery centre featuring northern Europe’s largest freshwater aquarium and a nature park with wild animals native to Denmark.
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Polar bear takes a swim in Scandinavian Wildlife Park
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Skandinavisk Dyrepark - Scandinavian Wildlife Park

Scandinavian Wildlife Park on Djursland is probably Denmark's most natural wildlife park. Relax and enjoy close encounters with animals in a spacious environment - naturally! Here you can see polar bears, brown bears, wolves and foxes, among others.
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Ree Park Safari lion
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Ree Park Safari

Experience an unforgettable trip into the exciting world of animals. Ree Park Safari in Djursland offers breathtaking experiences and activities with animals from exotic parts of the world.
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Glas - Museum of Glass Art
Photo: Kasper Palsnov

Glass - Museum of Glass Art

Glass - Museum of Glass is an international museum of modern glass art, beautifully situated in the town of Ebeltoft. All year round, you get to experience changing exhibits of world-class glass art. The museum’s permanent collection comprises more than 1,600 pieces from around the world.
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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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