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Museums in the Lake District

Explore Silkeborg's exciting museums. Here you can experience works by the internationally renowned artist and Cobra co-founder Asger Jorn, get up close to one of the world's best-preserved bog bodies, Tollund Man, visit a bunker museum and much more.

Tollundmanden in Silkeborg
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Painting at Museum Jorn
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Museum Jorn

Museum Jorn exists because of Asger Jorn's art collection. The fascinating works can be experienced at the museum, as well as changing exhibitions from around the world. Get provoked, fascinated and entertained at Museum Jorn.

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Museum Silkeborg Hovedgården
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Museum Silkeborg - A Journey Through Time

At the Museum Silkeborg - Hovedgården you will find the famous Tollund man. In addition to this, it is teeming with exciting exhibitions all year round, there are many hours of educational fun for the whole family.

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Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads
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The Vintage Railway Bryrup-Vrads

Veteranbanen Bryrup-Vrads takes you and your family back in time. Come and discover how it was taking the train in the past. It is a memory you won't forget! 

 

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KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad
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Art Center Silkeborg Bad

The Silkeborg Bad Art Center was originally a health spa. Today it forms the framework of imaginative art objects. Here you can find, among other things, the sculpture park where more than forty sculptures can be found, some permanently while others are on borrowed time.

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Gubsø Garage - exhibition and guided tours
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Gubsø Garage - exhibition and guided tours

At Gubsø Garage in Silkeborg you can experience rare classic cars in epic surroundings. The building is inspired by the first Bugatti factory, and you can see many legendary cars.

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Silkeborg Bunkermuseum
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Silkeborg Bunker Museum

The Bunker Museum at Silkeborg Bad depicts the history of Germany's occupation of Denmark during World War II, and the ensuing refugee period in the years 1945-47. Come and experience the story up close.

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Museum Silkeborg Papirmuseet
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The Paper Museum in Museum Silkeborg

The Paper Museum is a living museum where handmade paper are still made and a knowledge center for paper making is situated today. Here, as a visitor, you can also try the magic by producing your own paper.

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Blicheregnens Museum
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Blichers area at Museum Silkeborg

At the Blicheregnens Museum you can experience a great exhibition about rural life in the 19th century, as well as discover the history of St. Blicher - the great poet, pastor and community debater.

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