the museum
in short
Welcome to the Museum of Energy!
The Museum of Energy conveys the history of energy and the climate change mitigation. We do this with a particular focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals; No. 7 Affordable and Clean Energy and No. 12 Responsible consumption and production. The museum connects the past, the present and the future and is full of stories that will inspire across generations.
Our exhibitions are located in 8 different buildings, in the beautiful park that surrounds the museum and in the forest between the buildings.
The Museum of Energy is located next to Lake Tange, the body of water of which still drives the turbines at Denmark’s largest hydropower plant – Tangeværket. This is renewable energy at its best – right next to the museum to experience and learn from.
At the Museum of Energy, we have plenty of room for powering up – or down. You are most welcome!
timeline
1921 – Gudenaacentralen is built in Tange and provides electricity for 22% of Jutland
1982 – Author Peter Seeberg initiates the founding of the Museum of Electricity
1984 – Official opening of the Museum of Electricity Day on 27 August
1989 – The assembly hall for the Tjæreborg mill is transformed into the House of Electricity
1992 – The Riisager mill is acquired
1994 – Architect Claus Bonderup designs a new main building for the museum and the Gedser mill is acquired
2002 – The museum is state-recognised
2011 – The Museum of Electricity changes its name to the Museum of Energy
2022 – The Vindeby mill is erected
Since its opening in 1984, sponsors from the electricity utility, the electricity industry and private foundations have made it possible to expand the museum.
The Museum of Energy is Denmark's experience and communication centre for energy, future energy solutions and the green transition
Knowledge, experiences &
excitement
The Energy Museum presents the history of energy and the green transition. We do this with a special focus on UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, Renewable Energy and SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. The museum connects past, present and future and is filled with stories that connect across generations.
