The Funen Art Museum
Syddanmark
Funen Art Museum, located in Odense, Denmark, is a prominent art institution specializing in Danish art spanning over 250 years, from the Danish Golden Age to modernism. Founded in 1885, the museum is housed in a neoclassical building designed by Emil Schwanenflügel, featuring a temple gable and a frieze depicting scenes from Denmark's history and Norse mythology. The museum's collection includes key works by renowned Danish artists such as Jens Juel, Dankvart Dreyer, P.S. Krøyer, and H.A. Brendekilde, as well as modern artists like Harald Giersing and Vilhelm Lundstrøm. It holds a significant collection of concrete and Constructivist art, reflecting its specialization in these movements. Today, Funen Art Museum is part of the larger Brandts cultural complex, which integrates visual arts, photography, and media art across multiple floors in a historic textile factory building. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs, attracting around 90,000 visitors annually. Its location in the cultural hub of Odense makes it a key destination for art lovers interested in Danish and international visual culture.
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Astuce: Visit Funen Art Museum during weekdays to avoid crowds, and consider purchasing tickets in advance for special exhibitions. The museum offers educational programs and has a café and a unique art bookshop. Check the official website for current exhibitions and opening hours.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum building features a decorated frieze illustrating scenes from Danish history and Norse mythology.
- •It holds one of Denmark's largest collections of concrete and Constructivist art.
- •The museum is part of Brandts Klædefabrik, a cultural complex housed in a former textile factory.
- •It attracts approximately 90,000 visitors annually.
- •The museum's collection includes important works by P.S. Krøyer, Jens Juel, and H.A. Brendekilde.
Histoire
Funen Art Museum was established in 1885 and originally known as The Museum of Funen Diocese.
Its neoclassical building was constructed in 1883–84 under architect Emil Schwanenflügel.
Over time, the museum expanded its collection to include Danish art from the 18th century through modernism, emphasizing concrete and Constructivist art.
In 2013, it merged with other institutions to form the unified Brandts Kunstmuseum, located in the historic Brandts Klædefabrik, a former textile factory renovated in the 1980s to house multiple cultural institutions.
This merger enhanced the museum's role as a major cultural venue in Odense and on Funen.
Guide du lieu
Neoclassical Building1883–1884
The museum's stately neoclassical building, completed in 1884, features a temple gable and a frieze with motifs from Danish history and Norse mythology, designed under architect Emil Schwanenflügel.
Permanent Collection: 250 Years of Danish Art
This permanent exhibition showcases Danish art from the 18th century Danish Golden Age through to modernism, including masterpieces by Jens Juel, Dankvart Dreyer, P.S. Krøyer, and H.A. Brendekilde.
Concrete and Constructivist Art Collection
A specialized collection highlighting Danish concrete and Constructivist art, featuring artists such as Harald Giersing and Vilhelm Lundstrøm, emphasizing abstract and geometric art forms.
Brandts Klædefabrik Cultural Complex1982–1986 (renovation)
The museum is part of Brandts Klædefabrik, a former textile factory renovated between 1982 and 1986 to house multiple cultural institutions, including art galleries, a photography museum, and a media museum.
Contact
Téléphone: 65 20 70 00
