Holmegaard Works - Nordic Museum of Design & Crafts

THE GLASSWORKS

Step into the world of the glassworkers at Holmegaard Glassworks. Here in the glass hut, glassmakers blew glass, pulled stems and shaped bases, working in the intense heat of the great tank furnace.

THE HEBSGAARD HALL

Enter a dazzling, sparkling universe of glass art, where Per Steen Hebsgaard presents selected works by danish artist such as Bjørn Nørgaard, Per Kirkeby, Ursula Reuter Christiansen and more.

THE GLASS COLLECTION

Displayed on shelves soaring seven metres high and 40 metres wide, you come face to face with 200 years of history – told in glass. This is one of the largest and most important collections in the Nordic region, with more than 42,000 unique pieces.

THE CERAMIC COLLECTION

It began with unpretentious ceramics – baking dishes, milk bowls, preserving jars and other simple kitchenware. But as creative minds joined Kähler’s workshop in Næstved, art slowly made its way into the craft.

THE DESIGNERS’ TABLE

Look across the exhibition of glass and ceramics and see if you recognise something from your childhood. For nearly 200 years, Holmegaard glass and Kähler ceramics have been part of everyday life, making their way into our homes as functional design, packaging and art.

10,000 YEARS OF CREATIVITY

Why are humans creative? Have we always been creative in the same way – and how has creativity helped us survive? Here, a Stone Age expert and a professor of architecture meet to discuss these questions.

GLASSWORK AND A LIFE’S WORK

Your journey through Holmegaard Works of Wonders begins with the glassblowers, where you can experience the transformation of molten glass up close. In the historic glass hut, generations of craftsmen have pulled stems, shaped bases and blown glass for nearly 200 years.

In the modern workshop, the process comes alive as the museum’s skilled glassmakers – together with guest artists – ignite the furnaces and continue shaping the future.

VENINI — MURANO x HOLMEGAARD

21 March – 18 October 2026

Discover more than 100 iconic glass works, where colour, light and technical virtuosity bring Murano and Holmegaard together in an exceptional international exhibition.

ESBEN WEILE KJÆR — NEW GALAXY

21 March – 18 October 2026

Discover a spectacular reinterpretation of the Venetian chandelier, as artist Esben Weile Kjær creates a dazzling galaxy of glass and light.

BE A DESIGNER FOR A DAY

Step into the Glass Atelier at Holmegaard Works of Wonders, where creativity comes to life. Here, both children and adults can design their own glass pieces – inspired by the many motifs found throughout the museum.

Our hosts are on hand to guide you, assist with techniques and share expert tips from the glassmaking craft, helping you bring your idea to life just as you imagine it.

FREE ACCESS TO HISTORY

With an annual pass to Holmegaard Works of Wonders, you get unlimited access to historical experiences for a whole year. Enjoy 10% off in the museum design shop and on the full menu at Restaurant Holmegaard, plus a range of great benefits – including free admission to seven other museums.

Buy an annual pass and get free admission

WELCOME TO HOLMEGAARD WORKS OF WONDERS

Visit Holmegaard Works of Wonders and discover Denmark’s first, last and only preserved glassworks. Here, iconic designs such as the Provence bowl, the Ship Glasses, the Lotus candlestick and the Blixen vase were imagined, shaped and brought to life.

Step into an inspiring journey through the development of craft – from its historical roots to the designs of the future.

Located in the scenic South Zealand countryside on the edge of Holmegaard Mose, near Næstved and just an hour from Copenhagen, Holmegaard Works of Wonders is a destination worth the journey.