The museum is located in Wegner's birthplace Tønder and is housed on the historic marsh farm Hestholm – a farm with roots dating back to the 14th century. This particular location is no coincidence. Hestholm had a special meaning for Wegner himself, who in his youth used the farm as a motif in one of his watercolors. According to the museum's director, Anne Blond, it is therefore in many ways a form of homecoming: Wegner returns to a place he knew and was inspired by.
Facts about the opening of the Wegner Museum.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Opening for invited guests. Invitation must be presented.
Maundy Thursday, April 2 2026 10 am-1 pm: Opening for Museum Wegner's Friends. Invitation must be presented.
Maundy Thursday, April 2 2026 1-5 pm:
Museum Wegner opens to the public. Ticket must be redeemed.
April 3 – April 6, 2026 – From 10 am to 5 pm
Opening hours after Easter (regular opening hours)
Monday closed
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Parking information
The museum has 32 parking spaces, which can be used on a 'first come, first served' basis.
In addition, the museum has 2 disabled parking spaces. Special parking information during Easter. There will be parking attendants on the main road before you drive down to the museum.
Shuttle bus
Since the museum's parking facilities are limited, a bus has been arranged to run between the gravel parking lot at Sønderlandevej 4-6 opposite Tønderhallerne and Museum Wegner every 20 minutes.
Timetable:
April 2nd from 12:40 – 5:00 PM
The bus runs to and from the museum every 20 minutes.
April 3 – April 6 from 9:40 am -5 pm
The bus runs to and from the museum every 20 minutes.
First phase of a larger museum
The opening marks the first phase of a larger museum project. The existing farm and associated stables have been renovated and converted into modern exhibition facilities in collaboration with COBE Architects and Jejsing Trælast, among others.
The plan is for the museum to be expanded in the future with a new wing, which will provide even more space for exhibitions and activities. The vision is to create a museum where architecture, landscape and Wegner's design philosophy merge – with a focus on quality, craftsmanship and materials.
Experience Wegner's design
Museum Wegner will present his life, his designs and his significance for Danish housing culture. The first exhibition focuses on Wegner's design processes and his influence on the way we furnish our homes today.
With more than 800 m² of exhibition space, there will be ample opportunity to delve into the details and experience some of the ideas and principles that have made Wegner world-famous.
At the same time, the museum will not only be for those interested in design. It will also work on themes such as sustainability, architecture, artistic quality and entrepreneurship – conveyed to both children and adults.
More than a museum
In addition to the exhibitions, the museum also houses a café and a small shop, and the area around the museum is an experience in itself. The large, park-like garden is surrounded by the open landscape of the marsh and provides a special peace and view.
From inside the museum, you can look towards the city from several places, where the water tower and Christ Church stand as characteristic landmarks on the horizon.
International perspective
Museum Wegner was created in collaboration with, among others, Hans J. Wegner's daughters, Marianne and Eva Wegner, as well as a number of foundations, companies and Tønder Municipality.
The ambition is that the museum will not only become a local attraction, but also a place for international exchange. Wegner's designs have had great significance globally, and it was precisely the international interest that helped make him known in Denmark.
Who was Hans J. Wegner?
Hans J. Wegner is one of Denmark's most famous furniture designers and a central figure in what is now known as world-class Danish design. He is behind more than 500 chairs – including the iconic Y-chair – and is known for his uncompromising approach to craftsmanship, materials and functionality.
Wegner was part of the generation of Danish designers who helped shape the way we live and contributed to the development of the modern welfare society. His designs combine aesthetics and function in a way that still inspires architects and designers worldwide.
