Vendsyssel Historical Museum

Vendsyssel Historical Museum in Hjørring is a regional museum focused on the history of the Vendsyssel area and operates across multiple locations. Its main building includes a former timber-framed house from 1773 with surrounding gardens, while additional sites like Hirtshals Museum and Bunker Museum display different aspects of local history.

The museum was founded in 1889 and received official recognition from the Danish state in 1959, formalizing its role in preserving regional history. Over the decades, it expanded and became distributed across five different departments throughout the Vendsyssel region.

The exhibits show how people in this region lived and worked across different periods, from daily tasks to traditional crafts. Visitors can see the objects they used and understand how their way of life changed over time.

The museum operates across multiple locations spread throughout the region, so it helps to plan which sites you want to visit in advance. The main facility with its historic gardens offers a pleasant place to walk around, especially in good weather.

The museum preserves the complete dental clinic of J. J. Lønborg Friis, the first dentist in Hjørring, displaying rare early dental equipment. This exhibit offers insight into the town's medical history from an unexpected angle.