H.C. Andersen Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Denmark, Odense
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-3 hours including the childhood home and gardens
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-16:00 · Daily 10:00-17:00 Apr 1-Jun 30 and Sep 1-Oct 31; daily 09:00-18:00 Jul 1-Aug 31; Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 Nov 1-Dec 30, closed Mondays; closed Dec 24, 25 and 31
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Adults DKK 165; under-18s free but still need a booked ticket; groups of 20+ DKK 155 each; Ukrainian passport holders free
- Address
- Bangs Boder 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
- Coordinates
- 55.3962, 10.3895
Introduction
The H.C. Andersen Museum in Odense's old quarter stands beside the mustard-yellow corner house traditionally honoured as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen in 1805, though the record never quite confirms it. Reopened in 2021 in a building by Kengo Kuma, its 5,600 square metres split between a rooftop garden and underground halls wrapped in cedar slats that let light fall like the gaps between pages; you descend through circular courtyards and hedge mazes the way a reader steps into a story. Eighteen themed rooms follow a timeline with over 2,000 manuscripts, paper cuts, letters and first editions in many languages, and below ground an immersive light space shifts with your footsteps, growing a flower field beneath them. Entry is time-slotted and includes 30 days of free admission to Andersen's Childhood Home, the two-room cottage where his mother took in washing. Chinese-speaking visitors benefit from a free audio guide in Chinese.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10:00-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-16:00 |
Daily 10:00-17:00 Apr 1-Jun 30 and Sep 1-Oct 31; daily 09:00-18:00 Jul 1-Aug 31; Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 Nov 1-Dec 30, closed Mondays; closed Dec 24, 25 and 31
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Adults DKK 165; under-18s free but still need a booked ticket; groups of 20+ DKK 155 each; Ukrainian passport holders free
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of H.C. Andersen Museum?
Tuesday: 10:00-16:00; Wednesday: 10:00-16:00; Thursday: 10:00-16:00; Friday: 10:00-16:00; Saturday: 10:00-16:00; Sunday: 10:00-16:00; Daily 10:00-17:00 Apr 1-Jun 30 and Sep 1-Oct 31; daily 09:00-18:00 Jul 1-Aug 31; Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 Nov 1-Dec 30, closed Mondays; closed Dec 24, 25 and 31
How much is the admission for H.C. Andersen Museum?
Adult: Free; Adults DKK 165; under-18s free but still need a booked ticket; groups of 20+ DKK 155 each; Ukrainian passport holders free
Any practical tips for visiting H.C. Andersen Museum?
Book your time slot online in advance - peak season often leaves no same-day tickets. Keep the ticket: it gives 30 days of free Childhood Home entry and half price at partner museums.
How long should I spend at H.C. Andersen Museum?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours including the childhood home and gardens.
