Museum Silkeborg

Museum Silkeborg is a cultural museum in Silkeborg, Denmark, spread across three separate locations. The Manor House, Paper Mill, and historic farm each focus on different periods and aspects of regional life.

The museum was founded in 1904 when local people started a collection in the Manor House, built between 1767 and 1770. Over time, the institution added the Paper Mill and other historic buildings to tell a fuller story of the area.

The paper mill section shows traditional techniques used to make Danish currency and other products by hand. Visitors can see how local craftspeople worked and understand the importance of this industry in the region.

The three locations are spread across Silkeborg, so plan your visit to allow time at each site. Visit one at a time rather than trying to see everything in a single trip to get the most from each exhibition.

The museum houses the Tollund Man, a naturally preserved body from the Pre-Roman Iron Age discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg. This remarkably well-kept find is one of Denmark's most significant archaeological treasures and draws visitors interested in prehistoric history.

Location: Silkeborg Municipality

Inception: 1904

Address: Hovedgårdsvej 7, 8600 Silkeborg

Website: http://museumsilkeborg.dk

GPS coordinates: 56.16900,9.55308

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27