Valdemars Slot – museum of art in historical settings
Valdemar's Castle on Tåsinge is a museum and exhibition centre where major works of art history meet international contemporary art in curated, temporary exhibitions.
As Denmark's largest private residence and the only former royal palace in private hands, the castle now serves as a public art destination with museum-style exhibits, visitor facilities and an active exhibition programme.
Collection and context
The castle's own collection forms the backbone of the museum experience.
Historical portraits of Carl Gustaf Pilo, Jens Juel and others are presented in dialogue with contemporary art, providing perspective on the history of portraiture, space and power. The cultural-historical framework – built under Christian IV and later home to naval hero Niels Juel – is an integral part of the exhibition narrative.
Museum experience in nature
The museum is located in scenic surroundings with woods and beaches. Public paths through the landscape make the arrival part of the visit and support the experience of the place as both cultural heritage and a living museum.
Open all summer
Throughout the summer, the museum offers exhibitions, performances and events that activate both the castle's interiors and the historic outbuildings. Here, art and cultural history meet, so that both first-time visitors and experienced museum guests can gain new insights.
As the international design and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper writes: ‘Welcome to Valdemar's Castle, newly reopened after its transformation into a public art destination.’
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