Glud Museum - an open-air museum that brings history to life
Glud Museum is an open air museum where you can experience 350 years of village history. Here, you can explore a four-winged half-timbered farm, small fishing houses and places where crofters used to live as well as other buildings. The museum tells you about life in the small Danish village societies from 1600 up to around 1950.
Tickets and opening hours 2026
Spring
March 28 - June 26-
Children under 18 years: free admission
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Groups (min. 20 people): 70 DKK per adult
Summer
June 27 - August 30-
Children under 18 years: free admission
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Groups (min. 20 people): 85 DKK per adult
Autumn
August 31 - October 31-
Children under 18 years: free admission
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Groups (min. 20 people): 70 DKK per adult
The museum is open:
March 28 – April 6 (Easter in the Village)
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
April 7 – June 26
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
June 27 – August 9 (Summer in the Village)
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
August 11 – October 9
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
October 10 – October 18 (Autumn break)
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
October 20 – October 31
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
November 28 – 29 (Christmas in the Village)
December 5 – 6
December 12 – 13
10:00 – 15:00
Special Opening Hours
Harvest Weekend: August 1 – 2, 10:00 – 17:00
“Sagas in the Dark”: October 29, 17:30 – 20:30
Please note that the program is subject to change.
Check our calendar for details on specific events, and visit our Facebook page for activities outside regular opening hours.
Guests are always welcome to stroll around the museum grounds, even if the buildings are closed.
The Old Farms
Each historic building tells its own history. Enter the farmhouse of Rasmus Thomasøn from 1662 and peek into the dim rooms with alcoves, fireplaces and long tables all squashed in together. See mattresses stuffed with seaweed and fishing nets hanging in the rooms of the small fishing house and experience the wonderous revolution of electricity in the tall transformer tower.
Hildesheim
In 1912, Glud Museum was founded by the local painter, Søren Knudsen. The museum also includes Søren Knudsen’s home, Hildesheim, where you can read about the history of the museum and get a look in to the rather different life of the founder of the museum.
The Forgotten Things History
In the large exhibition hall, stories are waiting to be revealed about childbirths, the fire brigade and the many chores of everyday life. Here you can see postal carriages, slaughter slabs, alderman sticks and birthing pots – objects that once played an important part in society, but which now are nearly forgotten.
Life in the Village
During the year there are a lot of exciting events. Older breeds of domestic animals take over the museum on “Animal Day”, the harvest is bought in on “Harvest and Market Day” and old Christmas traditions are celebrated when we celebrate “Christmas in the Village”.
Plan your visit
Parking
There is parking directly across from the ticket office on Museumsvej. A larger parking area is also available further down Museumsvej. For large events, additional parking is available in the museum field near the Glud town sign.
Accessibility
Glud Museum is designed with stable paths and gravel roads with firm surfaces, making it possible to explore the village in a wheelchair.
Please note that cobblestone surfaces in the courtyards may be uneven. Benches are placed around the museum for resting.
Many of the historic buildings are not wheelchair accessible due to narrow doorways and high steps.
A handicap-accessible restroom is available on-site.
Food and Drink
The museum café offers drinks and light snacks. It operates as a self-service café, and during the summer season, it is staffed on certain days.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy packed lunches at our outdoor tables and benches, set in the beautiful surroundings with a view of the playground.
Playground
In the middle of the museum grounds, you’ll find a playground with a bowling alley and a play shed filled with traditional toys such as stilts, hobby horses, and hoop games.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at the museum but may not enter the historic buildings. Service dogs are exempt.
Smoking
Smoking is only permitted outdoors near the exhibition hall/parking lot and the café.
Find us...
Museumsvej 44, Glud, 7130 Juelsminde