From the Faaborg Museum Collection

From the Faaborg Museum Collection presents a substantial, rotating selection of works from the museum’s own holdings inside the original museum building, created specifically for these artworks. In this oldest part of the museum, paintings by the Funen Painters, sculptures by Kai Nielsen, Carl Petersen’s colourful architecture, Kaare Klint’s furniture and Knud V. Engelhardt’s graphic design are experienced as one unified whole. Displays change regularly as works are lent out, new pieces are added and lesser-known works appear, so each visit can offer both familiar favourites and discoveries.

Visit From the Faaborg Museum Collection if you are interested in seeing art, architecture, design and furniture presented as one coherent experience. The changing selection from the museum’s own holdings means the displays are never static, while the historic building and its interiors are an important part of the visit. It works well as an unhurried cultural stop close to the route.

A key stop for understanding how art, architecture and design are combined at Faaborg Museum, with displays that reward repeat visits.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

1–2 hours

Best time to visit

The collection can be visited at any time of year. As an indoor museum experience, it is a good option in cooler or wet weather, or when you want a break from driving. Weekdays outside local holiday periods are likely to feel calmer, giving you more time to look closely at the artworks and the building itself.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

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  Faaborg Museum

  Museum · 0 m

• Konservesgaarden - special exhibition

  Museum · 16 m

• Baptismal font

  Attraction · 26 m

• Getting to the heart of the matter

  Attraction · 26 m

• Black Light

  Attraction · 82 m

• Galleri Scheffmann

  Art gallery · 101 m

Frequently asked

What is From the Faaborg Museum Collection?

From the Faaborg Museum Collection is an ongoing presentation of works from Faaborg Museum’s own holdings. In the oldest part of the museum building, paintings by the Funen Painters are shown alongside Kai Nielsen’s sculptures, furniture by Kaare Klint, Carl Petersen’s architecture and Knud V. Engelhardt’s graphic design. Together they form a unified environment, and the individual works are regularly rotated.

How is this part of Faaborg Museum different from other exhibitions there?

This section focuses on the museum’s own collection in the historic building designed for these artworks. Here, visual art, sculpture, architecture, furniture and graphic design are displayed as one integrated whole. Other exhibitions at Faaborg Museum or nearby venues may be more temporary or thematic, while this area continually reconfigures familiar and lesser-known works from the core holdings.

Do the exhibitions in From the Faaborg Museum Collection change?

Yes, the displays here are not static. Works from the collection are regularly rehung: some are lent to other museums, new acquisitions appear, well-known pieces may be taken down for a period and lesser-known works are brought out. This continuous flow means that even if you have visited before, you are likely to encounter a different selection next time.

Is From the Faaborg Museum Collection suitable for a short visit on a road trip?

It works well as a focused cultural stop close to the route. You can spend a compact amount of time exploring the integrated environment of art, architecture, design and furniture without needing to cover a large area. Because the displays are concentrated in the original museum building, it is straightforward to see a meaningful selection within a limited timeframe.

Can I see both famous works and lesser-known pieces here?

From the Faaborg Museum Collection brings together well-known works and pieces that are not always on display. Recognised paintings and sculptures may be shown alongside lesser-known works from the same artists or period. Over time, some familiar pieces may be lent out while others return, so the mix of famous and more obscure works changes from visit to visit.

How does the building itself contribute to the experience of the collection?

The oldest part of Faaborg Museum was created specifically for the artworks it houses, so the rooms, colours, furniture and graphic details are an integral part of the experience. Carl Petersen’s architecture, Kaare Klint’s furniture and Knud V. Engelhardt’s design sit alongside the paintings and sculptures, making the building feel like a complete work of art rather than just a neutral backdrop.

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