KØN - Gender Museum Denmark, Gender history museum in Old Town Hall, Aarhus, Denmark
KØN is a history museum in Aarhus dedicated to exploring gender identity, equality, body representation, and sexuality through diverse collections. The displays combine objects, photographs, and personal stories to show how these themes have evolved over time.
The building was designed in 1857 as the town hall and served the city for many years. From 1941 to 1984 it functioned as a police station before eventually being transformed into this museum.
The museum explores how gender roles shaped everyday life and social practices across different periods. Visitors see how these roles influenced work, family, and public spaces for people throughout history.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended evening hours on Wednesdays until 8 pm. Children and young people under 18 enter without charge.
The museum traces childhood and family life across 150 years of change. This long time span helps visitors understand how differently children grew up and how family structures evolved in different generations.
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