FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS
Give your class an unforgettable experience with a lesson at Køge Museum. Choose your course in the overview further down.
BOOK A COURSE
At Køge Museum we offer exciting courses that take you on a journey through the history of the town - from the Paleolithic to the heyday of the Vikings, and the busy life of a market town. All courses are taught by the museum's own skilled communicators.
Questions about school courses must be directed to the museum's teaching unit. You can contact the teaching unit at email undervisning@museerne.dk
CURRENT COURSES
Grave of the Sorceress
In 2023 at Køge Museum, we recreated the grave of a possible viking sorceress, discovering originally in 2005 at Trekroner-Grydehøj near Roskilde.
When meeting the buried woman and her companions, many questions appear: Why do archaeologists believe that the woman was a viking sorceress? And what does that even mean? Which role did she play in contemporary viking society? And why as she found with her head separated from her body, and covered by heavy rocks?
Together we will explore these questions, and many other aspects of the mysterious find, expanding our understanding of the woman in the grave, and of burial practices in a broader perspective.
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Price: 500 dkk per class
Sorceresses, gold and gods
In this course at Køge Museum, we take a closer look at the viking-age sorceresses from the perspective of archaeological finds, an Icelandic saga, and 10 sisters said to be able to magically connect to the world of the gods.
The images created by Jim Lyngvild for the museum's exhibit will also be included in the course.
We will explore who the sorceresses were, what abilities they possessed, as well as the role they played in the age of Harald Bluetooth. And what later happened to them.
Lastly, we will create our own images of sorceresses, try our hand at sejd, the Viking Age's mysterious method of divination.
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Price: 500 dkk per class
WORTH KNOWING BEFORE YOU VISIT
How do we book a course?
All courses are booked by contacting us at undervisning@museerne.dk
Write in your message which school you're from, which course you want, the number of students, and date and time. You will receive a confirmation as well as a follow-up e-mail with practical information once your request has been accepted.
Can we visit the museum without booking a course?
Yes, but we recommend letting us know in advance if you arrive as a larger group, so we can create plenty of space for you in the exhibits, and ensure that no other bookings conflict with your visit.
Students with special needs
We want to be a museum for everyone.
Please let us know about the needs of your students in the booking e-mail - such as motor-related disabilities, need for breaks, support for communication, sensory needs, etc. Together we will arrange your visit as best as possible.
Can we eat packed food at the museum?
Yes, at Køge Museum we have a cozy museum garden and playground, where your students may enjoy their packed food.
Where can we put away bags and jackets?
The museum has a cloakroom. For larger groups we recommend gathering your things in bags/boxes.
What if we are late?
If you are late, contact the museum as soon as possible. We will adapt the course as well as we can, but in case of longer delays we may have to remove some parts of it, so as to not conflict with other bookings.
Can we bring two classes at once?
Yes, several courses do allow for two classes at once. This requires that enough teachers are present to cover the larger group, and that the course is suitable for double capacity. Please ask us.
Can our students walk around the museum on their own?
We expect teachers to be present and available to their students and staff during the entire visit. Independent exploration can be part of the course, but only in agreement with the museum's communicator.
What if we need to cancel?
In case of cancellation, contact us as soon as possible. Cancellation must take place at least 48 hours before your visit. Late cancellations will be invoiced, unless there is a case of force majeure.