H.C. Andersen House
H.C. Andersens Hus
An Andersen museum designed by Kengo Kuma and reopened in 2021. Immersive fairy-tale spaces tell the story of Andersen’s life and works, and include his birthplace.
The new building was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Most of its wooden exhibition space lies underground, blending into the fairy-tale garden above. The exhibits are not arranged chronologically. Instead, light, sound and installations draw visitors into tales such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.” Multilingual audio guides are provided. The museum also preserves the small yellow house where Andersen was born in 1805. Next door, the children’s culture center Fyrtøjet (“The Tinderbox”) is ideal for families. Admission is about 165 Danish kroner. It is recommended to book a timed ticket in advance on the official website.
Opening hours
10:00 AM–5:00 PM (extended in summer; may close Mondays; check website)
Nearby sights
- Hans Jensens Stræde (Andersen Quarter)
- St. Canute's Cathedral
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- Danish Railway Museum
- Storms Pakhus
- Brandts
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- Odense Zoo