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Aros

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ARoS, Aarhus art museum on Vester Allé: oldest public art museum in Denmark outside Copenhagen, with a rainbow panorama on its roof.

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Why go

  • Boy, a 4.5-metre sculpture by Ron Mueck, standing on the 6th floor
  • Your rainbow panorama by Olafur Eliasson on the roof terrace, a walkable ring with views over Aarhus
  • The 9 Spaces in the basement, with installation art by James Turrell, Shirin Neshat and Olafur Eliasson
  • The orangery café, which needs no ticket, with light lunches, organic coffee and a seasonal dinner in the evening

Opening hours

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MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 20:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Know before you go

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00.
  • Access to the café and the orangery is always free, without a ticket.
  • Tickets are sold online through the museum's own shop website.
  • Guards decide whether bags may be taken into the exhibition area.
  • A cloakroom lets visitors borrow a locked locker.
  • Only guide dogs and authorised service dogs are allowed inside.
  • Groups of unaccompanied under-18s may be turned away.
  • Groups of more than 8 people should contact the museum by email to arrange their visit.
  • Food for groups must be ordered with the table reservation at least 3 days in advance.
  • Coach parking must be booked at least one week before arrival.
  • Opening nights are filmed and photographed.

What's inside

  • A glass lounge links the main building to the rainbow panorama on the roof.
  • The permanent display covers art from 1770 to 1930 and international contemporary art from 1980.
  • The collection holds about 1,100 paintings, 400 sculptures and installations, 200 videos, and over 7,000 drawings, photos and prints.
  • Its displays include characteristic works by Vilhelm Hammershøi, and works by Carsten Höller, Per Kirkeby and Bill Viola.
  • Large galleries hold permanent and changing exhibitions.
  • Past temporary shows have included Frank Gehry and Ingvar Cronhammar.
  • Inside are an auditorium, a library, a café and a restaurant, besides the exhibition space.

With kids

  • Strollers can be borrowed on site.
  • A junior museum built as an experimental zone helps children get close to art.
  • The café and green orangery serve light lunches, coffee, tea and snacks for adults and children.

Tips for your visit

  • Free wifi is available throughout the building.
  • Floors can be reached by a spiral staircase tower or a glass lift.
  • The orangery menu has a vegetarian version; mention it when booking a table.

Interesting facts6

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  1. The museum's name draws on Áros, an old Danish name for Aarhus; the capitals in ARoS point to Latin ars, art.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  2. Dante's Divine Comedy shaped the building: the basement stands for hell and the roof space for heaven.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia
  3. 62 million

    The rainbow panorama's price of 62 million kroner was tied to strengthening the building.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  4. Inside, the galleries are painted black, set against the white outside walls.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  5. The dome in the grounds is James Turrell's hundredth Skyspace and his largest so far.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia
  6. 110 entries

    The design contest for the new building drew 110 entries from across the globe; a local firm won.

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

It moved into its own building in 1877 and to Vennelystparken in 1967. The rainbow panorama by Ólafur Elíasson followed in 2011, and the roof pavilion in 2013.

  1. 1847The art collection begins through a local art association.
  2. 1859A group of art-minded citizens founds the museum; the first public exhibition is held in the old Town Hall by the Cathedral.
  3. 1877The museum moves into its own building designed by W. Th. Walther.
  4. 1967The museum moves to Vennelystparken, into a building by C. F. Møller.
  5. 2004The current building opens on 7 April, designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen.
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  1. 2011The rainbow panorama by Ólafur Elíasson is inaugurated on the roof.
  2. 2013The roof pavilion opens with Sky Room, Sunset Lounge and Your condensation.
  3. 2025The underground Salling Gallery opens in June.

How to get there

  • 10 minOn footFrom Aarhus Central Station, walk along Banegårdsgade and turn right at Frederiks Allé.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry A lift reaches the entrance from under the stairs at Aros Allé.
  • Lift Lifts serve all exhibition galleries and the rainbow panorama.
  • Toilet Accessible toilets are on several floors, including by the Roof Pavilion.
  • Parking About 80 spaces, with car access from Skovgaardsgade. 10 electric car charging points.
  • Wheelchairs Wheelchairs can be requested at the Information Centre.
  • Companion helper Visitors with a companion card may bring a helper free of charge.

Sources: ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · Aarhus - Wikivoyage (do) · Experience world-class art and great views of A… · Visit · ARoS Café & Orangery - open until 20.00 on week… · ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · Aros: tickets (its own site) · Aros: description (its own site) · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Aros Alle 2, Aarhus

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Questions and answers

Is entry to ARoS free?

The café, the orangery, the shop and the lounge are free, with no ticket needed. Exhibition tickets are sold online through the museum's own shop website.

What are the opening hours of ARoS?

ARoS is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00. On Saturday and Sunday it is open from 09:00 to 17:00.

How do I walk to ARoS from Aarhus Central Station?

The walk takes about 10 minutes. Go along Banegårdsgade and turn right at Frederiks Allé.

Can I bring children to ARoS?

Yes. A junior museum helps children get close to art, and strollers can be borrowed on site. Groups of unaccompanied under-18s may be turned away.

Is there parking at ARoS?

Yes, there are about 80 parking spaces, with car access from Skovgaardsgade, and 10 electric car charging points. Coach parking must be booked at least one week before arrival.

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