{"id":29451,"date":"2025-04-30T14:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msj.dk\/?page_id=29451"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:14:39","slug":"cultural-history-toender","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/msj.dk\/en\/cultural-history-toender\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural History T\u00f8nder"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Cultural History <\/span>
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\n Arts & crafts in Southern Jutland <\/span>
and Hans J. Wegner<\/span> <\/div>\n \n

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\n Cultural history <\/span>
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The Cultural History Museum, located in T\u00f8nder, invites you to explore the rich heritage of the region.<\/p>\n

The museum offers insight into the cultural history of Southern Jutland, while also featuring a permanent exhibition dedicated to Danish designer chairs by Hans J. Wegner.<\/p>\n

The museum\u2019s cultural exhibitions bear witness to the rich variety and high-quality standards maintained in the western regions of Southern Jutland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Including, amongst other things, T\u00f8nder silverware, a furniture collection, and T\u00f8nder lace.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the delights awaiting you at the museum caf\u00e9 and shop.<\/p>\n

Children under 18 have free admission to the museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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Step into the historic rooms of the museum and discover a rich collection that offers deep insights into the cultural history of Southern Jutland.<\/p>\n

The exhibitions feature exceptional artefacts such as T\u00f8nder silver, a furniture collection, T\u00f8nder lace, Schleswig-Holstein faience, and Dutch tiles. Together, these artefacts illustrate the region\u2019s long-standing traditions of craftsmanship and artistic excellence, and how these have evolved over the centuries.<\/p>\n

A visit to the museum would not be complete without experiencing its iconic water tower \u2013 the museum\u2019s beacon. From the top, you have panoramic views of the town and the marsh landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Explore the life, background, and sources of inspiration of renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in the exhibition Hans J. Wegner, located in the museum\u2019s iconic water tower.<\/p>\n

The exhibition highlights some of Wegner\u2019s most iconic works \u2013 personally selected by the designer himself \u2013 including chairs such as the Peacock Chair and the Papa Bear Chair.<\/p>\n

Take a seat and experience at first hand the craftsmanship, comfort, and design that made Hans J. Wegner one of the most influential Danish designers in history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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PLAN YOUR VISIT<\/h2>

Here you will find all the practical information you need to plan your visit at Cultural History T\u00f8nder. If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to write to us at toender@msj.dk<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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April - Oktober:<\/strong>
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Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket desk or in advance at the online ticket shop<\/a><\/p>\n

Adults: DKK 115<\/p>\n

Children (under 18): free<\/p>\n

Students: 20% discount<\/p>\n

Club members: free<\/p>\n

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There are a limited number of parking spaces in front of the main entrance of the museum and in the festival area behind the museum.<\/p>\n

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The caf\u00e9 offers a fine selection of lunches, homemade bread and cakes, as well as hot and cold drinks.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9 is open from 11 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Cultural History T\u00f8nder has a lift between the floors and in the Water Tower.<\/p>\n

Part of the museum is situated in the listed Porthouse, where certain rooms are difficult to reach for wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

Upon request the museum staff will lend you a ramp that gives wheelchair users access to some of the rooms, including the Silver Chamber.<\/p>\n

There is a disabled toilet by the Pump House, on the 7th floor of the Water Tower and by the caf\u00e9 in the Art Museum.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The museum is accessible with a pram.<\/p>\n

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Dogs are not allowed inside the museum, but are welcome in the grounds if kept on a leash.<\/p>\n

Please remember to pick up after your dog.<\/p>\n

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome inside the museum.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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During opening hours on weekdays: DKK 850 + entrance fee.<\/p>\n

During opening hours at weekends: DKK 1350 + entrance fee.<\/p>\n

Inquiries regarding booking of guided tours, please contact\u00a0toender@msj.dk<\/p>\n

Please notice that you have to book your guided tour 3 weeks before.<\/p>\n

Coach parties who wish to be served in the caf\u00e9 need to book in advance.<\/p>\n

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Childcare institutions and educational establishments can visit the museum on their own and free of charge (although prior booking is required).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n Discover more <\/span>
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Your ticket also includes entry to the Art Museum in T\u00f8nder, located in the same building as the Cultural History Museum.<\/p>\n

At the Art Museum, you can immerse yourself in North European art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.<\/p>\n

The changing temporary exhibitions focus on Nordic elements in art history and reveal new perspectives on the works of both well-known and lesser-known artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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Located at the heart of the museum, the caf\u00e9 offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where art, culture, and culinary delights come together.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee, a tempting selection of homemade cakes, and light lunches prepared with quality ingredients.<\/p>\n

The cosy and inviting caf\u00e9 setting makes it the perfect spot for a break and reflection during your museum visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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\n Explore Museum S\u00f8nderjylland<\/span> <\/h2>\n

Museum S\u00f8nderjylland consists of ten unique museums across Southern Jutland \u2013 each offering its own story, atmosphere, and experiences.<\/p>\n

Buy the Holiday Pass<\/a> and enjoy unlimited access to all ten museums of Museum S\u00f8nderjylland within fourteen days.<\/p>\n

Browse through the images below to get a glimpse of what each museum has to offer. Click on an image to learn more about the museum and plan your next visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Cultural history in T\u00f8nder
\nWegners plads 1
\n6270 T\u00f8nder<\/p>\n

E-mail: toender@msj.dk
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Adults: DKK 115<\/p>\n

Children (under 18): free<\/p>\n

Students: 20% discount<\/p>\n

Club members: free<\/p>\n

Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount per person<\/p>\n

Holiday Pass: DKK 185<\/a>
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