Heerup Museum

The Heerup Museum is an art museum in Rødovre that displays works by Danish artist Henry Heerup. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and prints created across his entire career.

The museum opened in 2000 to preserve the legacy of Henry Heerup and his artistic work. The artist had spent decades creating stone sculptures at his home garden.

The collection features assemblage works made from discarded materials, showing how the artist trusted cast-off objects as genuine artistic material. Visitors can see how everyday refuse became part of his creative thinking.

The museum is located in Rødovre and is accessible by public transportation. Visitors should allow time to walk through the different sections of the collection at a comfortable pace.

The museum preserves the artist's personal belongings alongside his artworks, including his tools and notebooks. These objects offer insight into his daily creative habits and working methods.

Location: Rødovre Municipality

Address: Kirkesvinget 1, 2610 Rødovre

Phone: +4536378700

Website: http://heerup.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.68293,12.46697

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15