The Open Air Museum

Open air museum · Copenhagen ·

The Open Air Museum

Open air museum · Copenhagen ·

Historic Danish buildings, livestock, gardens, and children's activities

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Kongevejen 100, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark Get directions

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"Going Back in Time Situated just outside of Copenhagen , the Danish Open Air Museum is a fantastic place that allows you to see and experience Danish history. The museum features historic buildings, traditional breeds of Danish livestock, and stunning gardens. Buildings within the museum cover the time period 1650-1940 with a mixture of farm houses, mills, and common buildings available for you to visit."

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Abigail H.

Google

As long as you don't mind children and plenty of walking, this museum is a fabulous way to learn about construction techniques and daily living in the region. Being able to enter the dwellings and experience the lighting and sense of enclosure specific to each building is a great way to step into the shoes of people living in the past.

Tomer C.

Google

Historical museum with recreation of part dwellings from around Denmark/Sweden. While interesting, and the museum itself is green and lush, there are really nice children activities that really ups the whole experience. When coming with children, head to the children section where they can enjoy various activities such a push-cart track, maze, circus and a small city. In addition, during the summer break there are shows and food stalls and a gun atmosphere.

Troy W.

Google

Walk through decades and centuries of historic Denmark at this fabulous museum. There are so many buildings to see, all from different eras. Visitors are free to explore inside and out at their own leisure. I loved every minute. We spent a few hours, but could’ve easily spent an entire day. Highly recommend.

Christiane N.

Google

This open-air museum must be experienced. It is fantastic here. Fine old farms that have been moved from their home village to the open-air museum. Stones and beams etc. are numbered and moved to the museum, where they are built up like the original. There is a large playground, pony riding and you can pet goats and rabbits.

Melanie M.

Google

Spent the day here during a weekday and it was quiet so perfect for a day out of Copenhagen. It is only a few minutes away by train from the center. The museum is lovely and huge. It’s a quiet and pleasant place in the countryside. Everything is outside in the park where you can see older houses from Danmark & Sweden. It’s very interesting! Also they have some animals here like donkeys or rabbits. They all seems very happy and have a lot of space which is an amazing thing for them. I liked the fact that we can pet the bunnies which was adorable. We had a magical time here. It was so relaxing and also very interesting to see how they used to live in the past. The museum is well preserved and the staff is also kind and welcoming.

Hany H D.

Google

Frilandsmuseet is a wonderful place for a relaxed and educational family day out. The open-air setting is beautiful and spacious, making it easy for kids to explore freely while parents enjoy the peaceful countryside atmosphere. The historic farmhouses, windmills, and village buildings are fascinating and very well preserved, giving children a real sense of how people in Denmark lived centuries ago. Seeing the farm animals up close was a highlight for our kids, and the wide open fields were perfect for running around and playing. What we really appreciated is that it feels similar to Skansen in Sweden — cultural, interactive, and outdoors — but less crowded and very calm. It’s ideal for families who want a slower pace, fresh air, and meaningful time together. Bring a picnic, wear comfortable shoes, and plan to spend a few hours wandering at your own pace. A perfect family-friendly experience near Copenhagen that combines learning, nature, and fun.

Ahmed O.

Google

A must-visit open-air museum around Copenhagen. It contains many original old houses that have been collected from all over Denmark and reassembled in the museum to showcase an authentic Danish countryside experience from that era which is from 1700, 1800, and 1900. The prices there are reasonable.

Mike B.

Google

Beautiful museum, interesting to see how people used to live and experience the history of the local areas.