CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark, Ceramic art museum in Middelfart Municipality, Denmark
CLAY Keramikmuseum Danmark is a ceramic art museum in Middelfart housing a comprehensive collection of Danish pottery and porcelain from different periods. The building overlooks Lillebælt strait and combines indoor exhibition halls with an outdoor park featuring ceramic and sculptural works.
The museum was founded in 1994 as a small exhibition space and underwent a major transformation in 1995 when a large private ceramic collection was transferred to the site. This expansion established it as a significant center for Danish ceramic art.
The exhibitions show how Danish potters and porcelain makers developed their craft over centuries, revealing techniques and styles that remain part of local traditions. Visitors can see how ceramic production shaped the region's identity and economy.
The museum is open most days of the week with different routes through the collections to suit various interests and time available. There is a café on site, and the outdoor sculpture grounds are particularly pleasant when weather allows for leisurely browsing.
The museum buildings extend significantly underground while keeping the natural landscape intact above ground, creating a surprising sense of scale when visitors explore the full extent of the galleries. This hidden vertical architecture allows the site to coexist with its surrounding environment.
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