Gallery Galschiøt

Gallery Galschiøt in Odense is a large privately owned art workshop and exhibition space created by artist Jens Galschiøt. Spread over 8,000 square metres, it brings together workshop areas, sculpture displays and performance art projects. Many of the works developed here have been, and continue to be, sent out to exhibitions across the world, from Mexico and China to European countries and Kenya. It is a distinctive place to experience contemporary sculpture in the setting where it is produced.

Stop at Gallery Galschiøt to see a working art environment on a substantial scale, with sculptures and performance projects linked to exhibitions worldwide. The combination of workshop atmosphere and finished artworks makes it a different kind of gallery visit and a good cultural break from driving in and around Odense.

A distinctive large-scale artist’s workshop and gallery that offers a more immersive art experience than a standard exhibition space.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

Allow around 1–2 hours for a look at the sculptures and the workshop environment, depending on your interest in contemporary art.

Best time to visit

Gallery Galschiøt is an indoor-focused visit, so it works in any weather. It can be a useful stop on cooler, rainy or windy days when outdoor sights are less appealing, or as a cultural break after time in nearby parks, harbour areas and viewpoints around Odense.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Næsbyhoved Skov (Forest)

  Park · 1.0 km

• Næsbyhoved Castle Ruin

  Historic building · 1.0 km

• Odin's Bro (Wotan's Bridge)

  Attraction · 1.1 km

• ROA Street Art at Odense Harbour

  Attraction · 1.7 km

• Little Ida’s Flowers

  Attraction · 1.7 km

• Odense Harbour & Marina

  Attraction · 1.8 km

Frequently asked

What kind of place is Gallery Galschiøt in Odense?

Gallery Galschiøt is a large privately owned art workshop and exhibition space run by artist Jens Galschiøt. It spans about 8,000 square metres and combines working areas, sculpture displays and performance art projects. Many of the works created here are prepared for exhibitions around the world, so you see both the creative setting and finished pieces.

How long does a visit to Gallery Galschiøt typically take?

Most travellers can see the main areas of Gallery Galschiøt in about one to two hours. That gives time for a slow walk through the sculptures and installations and a look at the workshop environment. If you are particularly interested in contemporary sculpture or performance art, you may want to stay longer.

Is Gallery Galschiøt a good stop in bad weather?

Yes, Gallery Galschiøt works well in poor weather, as the focus is on indoor workshop and gallery spaces. You can explore sculptures and performance art projects under cover, making it a practical alternative when outdoor parks, forests or harbour walks are less appealing due to rain, wind or colder temperatures.

Can I see international art projects at Gallery Galschiøt?

Many of the sculptures and performance art projects developed at Gallery Galschiøt are linked to exhibitions in different parts of the world, from Mexico and China to various European countries and Kenya. During a visit you may encounter works that have been or will be shown abroad, giving a sense of the gallery’s international reach.

How does Gallery Galschiøt differ from a typical art museum?

Gallery Galschiøt is a working art workshop as well as an exhibition space, so the atmosphere is more hands-on than in a traditional museum. Instead of only viewing finished pieces, you are in the environment where sculptures and performance art projects are conceived and produced, which makes the experience more about process as well as display.

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