Skovgaard Museum

The Skovgaard Museum is an art museum housed in a baroque building from 1728 at Domkirkepladsen in Viborg, displaying paintings, drawings, and decorative arts. The rooms contain both permanent collections and rotating exhibitions featuring various artistic media.

The museum was established in 1937 based on a collection donated by the Skovgaard family, whose artists were active in Denmark from the 1800s onward. This donation made it possible to preserve their artistic contributions for future generations.

The museum displays works by the Skovgaard family, painters who shaped Danish landscape and religious art over several generations. You can see how their creations influenced the visual identity of the country.

The museum offers permanent and temporary exhibitions that visitors can explore freely during opening hours. For groups, guided tours can be arranged in advance on weekdays and weekends.

The museum preserves 20,000 graphics and drawings in its archives, including preparatory sketches for Viborg Cathedral's decorations. This extensive graphic collection shows the creative process behind the finished works.

Location: Viborg Municipality

Inception: 1937

Address: Domkirkestræde 2-4, 8800 Viborg

Website: https://skovgaardmuseet.dk

GPS coordinates: 56.45040,9.41160

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24