Skovsgård

Skovsgård is an art museum housed in a baroque town hall built in 1728 near Viborg Cathedral, displaying works from four generations of the Skovgaard family. The collection includes paintings of Danish subjects and religious scenes, alongside furniture, ceramics, and silverware from the same artistic circle.

The building was constructed as a town hall in 1728, following a major fire in 1726 that destroyed much of Viborg. The Skovgaard family later acquired the house and used it as both home and studio, creating a direct link between the building and their artistic legacy.

The name comes from the Skovgaard family, whose artistic work fills the rooms here. Visitors see paintings of Danish landscapes and religious subjects that show how the family expressed their connection to the land and their faith through art.

Visitors should know that opening hours vary by season and the galleries are spread across multiple levels within the building. It helps to check current hours in advance and wear comfortable shoes, since exploring the rooms involves considerable walking.

Artist Joakim Skovgaard created striking frescoes inside the nearby cathedral, extending his influence beyond the museum walls. These murals reveal his deep connection to the building's spiritual purpose and to the city's architecture.