September 15, 2005

Trapholt

Filed under: Museums — Igor Polyakov @ 4:11 pm

Trapholt museum

trapholtchair2Trapholt is one of the largest and most popular museums in Denmark outside of Copenhagen. Opened in 1988, Trapholt is situated in beautiful natural surroundings, with a view out over Kolding Fjord. The museum is easily accessible for disabled people, and children are welcome. Packed lunches, etc. are naturally welcome. There is a large car park close to the main entrance, where coaches are also free to park. The museum conducts tours for groups.
trapholtchair

Trapholt contains:

-A large collection of modern Danish visual art

-The Franciska Clausen Collection

-A Richard Mortensen exhibition

-A museum of furniture design, featuring modern Danish furniture design

-Special exhibitions - 3 to 4 each year

-Collections of applied art, primarily ceramics and textiles

-Collections of product design, primarily tableware

-A sculpture garden, featuring works by contemporary Danish artists

-A café, serving beverages and light dishes, and with a beautiful view of the fjord

-A museum shop, where posters, Danish design and books on art and design are on sale.

Trapholt’s architecture is an attraction itself. Laid out along the central walkway, Trapholt’s various exhibition rooms - including the underground museum of furniture design - provide the setting for interesting spatial experiences.

Images: some nordic-based guy


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