From living glassblowers to world-class international exhibitions. From 42,000 pieces of Holmegaard glass to 6,000 pieces of Kähler ceramics. From artisans to designers. And from archaeology to creativity. Experience six permanent exhibitions and two changing special exhibitions at Holmegaard Værk.
Feel the heat from the warm pits as the old hotshop is brought to life with the new generation of glass designers making art of tomorrow. Watch and learn how glas is made, as a crew of skilled glassworker demonstrates the processes of art-craftsmanship in a new modern hotshop.
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The glasses from Holmegaard and the ceramics from Kähler have been part of our table setting through almost 200 years and have entered our homes as utility glass, packaging glass and art. Here you will find one of the very first milk dishes from Kähler's beginnings in 1839, beautiful glasses made as royal wedding gifts and one-off pieces, which can give every glass lover a distant, dreamy look in their eyes.
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Step into a fantastic, sparkling, glimmering universe of art glass, when Per Steen Hebsgaard exhibits selected works from his many years as a glazier with an artistic twist.
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At Holmegaard Værk we made room for Museum Southeast Denmark's collection of Kähler ceramics, containing almost 6,000 pieces of ceramics and still expanding. Now and for the first time, you can see them displayed all together.
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On the shelves, rising impressive seven metres into the air and 40 metres wide, you face 200 years of history – told in glass. This collection, one of Scandinavia's largest and most important ones, contains more than 40,000 unique pieces of glass. Here you will find some of Holmegaard Glassworks' greatest treasures.
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Why are humans creative? Have we always been creative in the same way – and how is this helping us to survive? We have brought together a Stone Age expert and a professor in architecture and in this exhibition, and you can listen to their inspiring conversation on creativity's conditions from the Stone Age until now.
Read moreMuseum of the year
In May 2022 Holmegaard Værk received the award as museum of the year in Europe at 'European Museum of the Year Awards'.
Holmegaard Værk received the award for its work in preserving the local cultural heritage while creating a focal point for art and creativity in close interaction with the surrounding community.
Become a designer for a day in Holmegaard Work's glass and ceramics workshop studios. Take a walk in the breathtaking glass city or visit Holmegaard Mose. Enjoy a 'glastronomic' meal at Restaurant Holmegaard. Or explore the museum's current activity calendar and get ready for a historical experience.
Hungry for more?
At Holmegaard Restaurant, you have the time to settle, and take in all the atmospheric experiences of the day while enjoying elegant danish cuisine.
The whole restaurant is framed in a classic danish cultural tone to give a coherent experience.
We look forward to welcoming you at our museum.