WELCOME TO THE GREEN MUSEUM
The Green Museum is Denmark's national museum for hunting, forestry, agriculture and food. At
In our museum you will find experiences and knowledge for the whole family in the heart of Djursland. Visit us and
Have a wonderful day for children and adults in our exhibitions, on the playground, with our farm animals, in our
agriculture and in the beautiful surroundings around Gammel Estrup. We look forward to seeing you!
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See the large exhibition about the history of forests in Denmark from the Stone Age hunters, through an almost forest-free Denmark to modern biodiversity goals.
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Tours take place during opening hours and are led by professional guides. We also offer free introductions for large groups on weekdays.
THE GREEN MUSEUM – A HUNTING, FORESTRY, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE MUSEUM |
EXPERIENCES AT DJURSLAND FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Take a look around the exhibitions and the beautiful surroundings, which offer exciting activities for
the whole family – visit our cozy indoor playground (Children's Farm) or go to
discovery of our historic agricultural machinery, forestry equipment and hunting tools.
Outside you can get up close to the animals and experience the agricultural botanical garden, which abounds in
colors, scents and tastes most of the year. Bring your senses into The House of Food and get a historical
dining experience with.
The Green Museum is a unique experience for families in East Jutland.
Are you looking for an exciting excursion for the whole family? An experience that everyone can join in on,
big and small. At the Green Museum in East Jutland, children and adults can explore our
cultural heritage through interactive exhibitions, playgrounds and lots of activities. Whether you are
curious about agricultural machinery, want to greet the livestock, or want to explore the hunting,
the history of agriculture, food and forests, there is something for everyone. Combine historical learning with
fun experiences in beautiful surroundings. Perfect for a day filled with play, learning and fun! A real
perfect family activity in East Jutland.
Your historical hunting museum in East Jutland
At the Green Museum you can delve into the fascinating history of hunting and gain insight into how hunting has shaped our culture and nature over time.
Visit the East Jutland Hunting Museum and experience everything from ancient tools to modern hunting technologies. With exciting stories and interesting objects, the museum is a must for both experienced hunters and curious souls.
Experience the development of hunting and its importance for the Danish landscape.
Agricultural Museum: Bring the family
At the Green Museum, your agricultural museum in the heart of Djursland, you can experience how rural life has developed over the centuries. See the old agricultural machinery in action, visit the Polakhuset and gain an insight into the workers' living conditions - and explore the farm animals. A perfect family outing where you can combine knowledge and fun activities in beautiful, historic surroundings.
Plan your entire visit here and see the opening hours.
The history of food in our food museum
The Green Museum's Food Museum explores Danish food and agricultural history through eight permanent exhibitions.
From Neolithic farming to modern food culture, the exhibitions include everything from historic kitchens and agricultural machinery to interactive stories about slaughterhouses and the dairy industry. The exhibitions provide an in-depth insight into the development of food production and the eating habits of Danes through the ages.
The Green Museum's forest museum
“STORT – Man and the Forest” offers a fascinating exploration of the role of forests in Danish history. The exhibition delves into the importance and development of forests from near total extinction around 1800 to modern forestry that focuses on sustainability and biodiversity.
With interactive elements such as forestry machinery, animated forest skies and physical activities, guests of all ages are invited to learn about the forest's ancient monuments, its role in climate change and much more through both objects and educational stories.
Experience the new signature exhibition at The Green Museum – Your National
museum in East Jutland
Under the Sun – 80 years of pursuit of the good life
How did we get here – and where are we going?
In Under the Sun you are invited into a sensual and thought-provoking journey through the last 80 years.
major changes in the way we hunt, farm, eat and live. Through the hunting, forest,
the history of agriculture and food, we take a closer look at the choices that have shaped our society – and the
dilemmas we face today.
The exhibition does not tell you what is right or was right – but gives you the opportunity to think.
yourself and take a stand.
With multiple layers of storytelling and immersion, there is something for everyone – whether you are a child or an adult.
nerdy or curious.
Here at the museum, history comes alive for both young and old. A perfect family outing where you can
combine knowledge and fun activities in beautiful, historic surroundings. Plan your entire visit here
and see the opening hours.
