Moesgaard Museum
About This Museum
Everyone comes to Moesgaard for the Grauballe Man, that astonishingly preserved Iron Age bog body, but you quickly realize the entire journey here is just as breathtaking. The building itself is a spectacle, a giant, grass-covered wedge of a structure that seems to erupt from the coastal landscape. Inside, you don't just see history; you walk through it on a stunning ramp that descends past dioramas of our ancient ancestors. It feels less like a museum and more like a beautiful, immersive trek through time.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the Grauballe Man, whose leathery skin and reddish hair make him feel eerily present. Don't miss the sprawling 'Prehistoric World' exhibit with its incredibly lifelike models of early hominids going about their daily lives.
Visitor Information
Wear comfy shoes because the main exhibition is a long, sloping walk downwards—it's part of the fun! It's located just south of Aarhus in a gorgeous wooded area, so leave time for a walk in the surrounding park and down to the beach.
Architecture & Building
A stunning piece of modernist architecture where the building is essentially a huge, sloping green roof that you can walk up, blending seamlessly into the hillside.
Contact & Location
Address: Moesgaard Museum, Moesgård Allé, Aarhus, Aarhus Kommune, Region Midtjylland, 8330, Danmark
Phone: +45 87 39 40 00
Website: Visit Website
