Things to do in Denmark, Denmark: The Best Children's Museums

The parish bailiff farm is an old farmhouse which we can at least dating back to the first flock Lauritz Madsen in 1713, and was owned by Knivholt Manor. The farm's last owner was Peter Munk, and the farm looks today as it did in the early 20th century, with the furniture belonging to the Munk family. Idyllic and typical old Danish museums farm, run exclusively by volunteers. There are activities for children, chickens and ducks walking around the courtyard, which is a small oasis in the middle of the city, where you can enjoy your brought food free of charge without having to go to the museum.

The Museum opens again February 1 2020 Teddy Bear Art Museum is situated in the former private home of the LEGO family in the heart of Billund. The Museum, over 700 square metres in size, comprises galleries, shop and a workshop - all with a common theme - teddy bears! The Museum's collection, with more than 1,200 teddy bears, reflects the versatility in style, materials and creativity of the teddy bear as an art form. Enjoy a piece of cake and a cup of coffee, or a light lunch in the Teddy Bear Cafe. Take a stroll round the beautiful park filled with trees and flowers in "Edith's Garden".

Get up close and personal with the everyday life of Danish working class families in the historical assembly hall from 1879 in the centre of Copenhagen. Learn about struggles which ordinary workers have faces in unity through more than 150 years, Step out in the backyard where the laundry hangs on clothes lines, and let yourself be guided through small flats, steps staircases, outdoor latrines, the beautiful banquet hall and the old trade union office. Let the kids play in the old grocery shop in the Kid's museum with goods, scales and small change, Give them af job at the brewery, as a bicycle delivery boy or girl and let them expericence the hard life as working class children in the 1930s. Take a break in the authentic coffee bar from the 1950s and have traditional Danish 'smørrebrød' (open faced sandwiches) for lunch in the Cafe & Ølhalle - the basement restaurant.

Follow us behind bars Why not enjoy a captivating stay inside our Town Jail and learn about justice and punishment. Behind closed doors, you will get a taste of prison life as it was in the good old days and in recent times. Just the sensation of being behind bars gives rise to reflection among young and old alike. Challenge your opinion on the legal system, when you make your way around. Why do we lock up people? How are the conditions in a Danish jail? And what does justice mean? Such questions are likely to occur when you walk into the prison yard, the cells and the court of justice. Jail for all ages Families with kids are more than welcome. We have customized information for kids and a selection of worksheets to choose from. Younger kids may find this authentic museum a bit scary. Therefore, please consider if they will be comfortable with the activities.

Will-o’-the-wisps. Goblins. Elves. Bone-horses and talking lizards. Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Elf Mound is full of magical creatures. At The Tinder-Box Cultural House for Children’s exhibition at Møntergarden, you become part of the story. Step inside the mound and discover gnarled tree roots, fire under the pots and mountain caves to sleep in, as well as weird and wonderful costumes. Elf shops entice, and board games stand ready. You’re allowed to touch everything. Listen, play, transform. Let time stand still and spend it with those you love in a whole new world.