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Museum · Aalborg, Jutlândia do Norte
Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
Aalborg's modern art museum, designed by Alvar and Elissa Aalto with Jean-Jacques Baruël and opened in 1972, featuring natural light from skylights, Danish and international collections and a sculpture park.
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About Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
Kunsten is Aalborg's museum of modern and contemporary art. The building, designed by Finnish architects Alvar and Elissa Aalto with Danish Jean-Jacques Baruël, was built between 1968 and 1972 and is Aalto's only work in Denmark. The stepped roofs and curved skylights bring diffuse northern light into the rooms, avoiding direct sunlight on the works.
The collection comprises about 1,500 works, with 20th-century and contemporary Danish art, artists from the CoBrA group such as Asger Jorn, and international names. Temporary exhibitions occupy a large part of the space.
The museum is set in a tree-lined park south of the center, with an amphitheater, terrace and a sculpture park. A nearby hill, Skovbakken, has the observation tower Aalborgtårnet, with views over the city and the fjord.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
Any time of year; on clear days the skylight lighting makes a difference. Check opening hours and exhibitions before you go.
How to get there
On Kong Christians Allé, a 10-minute walk from Aalborg station, to the south, through the park.
Tip
Notice how light enters through the skylights: it's Aalto's signature. Combine the visit with a climb up Aalborgtårnet on the neighboring hill.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
Who designed the Kunsten?
Alvar and Elissa Aalto, with Jean-Jacques Baruël. It is Aalto's only work in Denmark.
What does the collection include?
Around 1,500 works of modern and contemporary art, Danish and international.
Is the museum far from the station?
No, about a 10-minute walk, to the south.