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Museum · Skagen, Jutlândia do Norte
Museu de Skagen (Skagens Kunstmuseer)
The museum of the Painters of Skagen, founded in 1908 in the dining room of Hotel Brøndum, with works by P. S. Krøyer, Michael and Anna Ancher and others. It includes the Ancher house, kept as it was.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museu de Skagen (Skagens Kunstmuseer)
At the end of the 19th century, Skagen attracted Danish and Scandinavian painters who spent summers in the village to paint outdoors the northern light, the fishermen and the beaches. Among them were P. S. Krøyer, Michael Ancher, Laurits Tuxen, Holger Drachmann and Anna Ancher, the only one of the group born in Skagen, daughter of the owner of Hotel Brøndum, where the artists stayed.
The museum was founded in 1908 in the dining room of Hotel Brøndum and acquired its present building, in a central garden, a few years later. The collection brings together the group's best-known paintings, such as Krøyer's scenes on the beach at dusk, in the "blue hour", Michael Ancher's portraits of fishermen and Anna Ancher's light-filled interiors. The hotel's dining room, with the portraits of the artists painted on the walls, was transferred to the museum.
A few minutes' walk away is the house of Michael and Anna Ancher (Anchers Hus), where they lived with their daughter Helga, kept with the furniture, paintings and studio as they were. The house of Holger Drachmann (Drachmanns Hus) is also part of the museum. The three make up the Skagens Kunstmuseer.
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 1h30 to 2 hours in the museum; an additional 45 minutes for the Ancher house.
Best time
From May to September, with longer opening hours. In winter, the Ancher house and Drachmann's house often have reduced hours or are partially closed; check in advance.
How to get there
In the centre of Skagen, on Brøndumsvej, a 10-minute walk from the station. The Ancher house is on Markvej, a 5-minute walk.
Tip
See the museum first to learn about the painters and then visit the Ancher house, where you can recognize the interiors from their paintings. In the late afternoon, go to the beach to see the light they painted.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu de Skagen (Skagens Kunstmuseer)
Who were the Skagen Painters?
A group of Scandinavian artists who painted in Skagen at the end of the 19th century, including P. S. Krøyer, Michael and Anna Ancher.
What is the blue hour?
The moment of summer dusk, with bluish light over the sea, which Krøyer painted in several canvases.
Is the Ancher house open to visitors?
Yes, it is part of the museum and preserves furniture, paintings and the studio. Check opening times.