H.C. Andersen’s House
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Why go
- Twelve fairy tales presented as spatial and sensory experiences.
- Rare original objects from Andersen’s life and the stories of how they entered the collection.
- Ville Vau, a creative play space for children aged 2 to 12.
- The gardens designed by MASU Planning around the museum.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- The yellow corner houseThe presumed birthplace is furnished to resemble its likely appearance in 1805.At the end of the museum route, on the corner of Hans Jensens Stræde and Bangs Boder.
- The domed hallNiels Larsen Stevns decorated the hall.In the museum’s 1930 extension.
Know before you go
- Admission is in time slots; book online to secure a preferred entry time.
- Each adult in Ville Vau may bring up to four children.
- There may be a short wait for Ville Vau at selected times on weekends and holidays.
- A museum ticket includes admission to Hans Christian Andersen’s Childhood Home within 30 days of the visit.
What's inside
- Interactive exhibitions cover Andersen’s life, from childhood and school to his writing career and later years.
Tips for your visit
- Borrow an audio guide in Danish, English, German or Chinese.
Tours and audio guides
- Audio guide
- Danish, English, German and Chinese Recommended for children aged eight and above.
Interesting facts4
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5,600 square
About two-thirds of the museum’s 5,600 square metres of building space is underground.
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Kengo Kuma and Associates designed the museum’s cylindrical volumes, with glass, latticed timber facades and recessed green roofs.
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Puppet maker Andy Gent and filmmaker Noah Harris helped create the exhibition.
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The museum publishes Anderseniana annually, with research and articles about Andersen and his work.
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Shorts
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History
The corner house is traditionally considered Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, although this has not been confirmed. The new museum, designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, opened in 2021.
- 1905Odense municipality bought the house and decided to establish a museum there.
- 1908The restored house opened as a museum.
- 2021The new museum opened, with Queen Margrethe II attending the opening.
Sources: Hans Christian Andersen Museum - Wikipedia · Odense - Wikivoyage (see) · H.C. Andersens Hus · Tickets - H.C. Andersens Hus · Opening hours - H.C. Andersens Hus · H.C. Andersens Hus - Wikipedia · H. C. Andersens Hus - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026
- Website
- hcandersenshus.dk/
- Phone
- +45 31 25 80 80
Questions and answers
Should I book H C Andersen s House in advance?
Admission is allocated in time slots. Book online to secure your preferred entry time.
Is H C Andersen s House suitable for children?
Ville Vau is a creative play space for children aged 2 to 12. Each adult may bring up to four children.
Where is H C Andersen s House in Odense?
The museum is in Odense’s old town, at H.C. Andersen Haven 1. The presumed birthplace stands on the corner of Hans Jensens Stræde and Bangs Boder.
Does a ticket to H C Andersen s House include the Childhood Home?
Yes. Your ticket includes admission to Hans Christian Andersen’s Childhood Home within 30 days of your museum visit.
Are audio guides available at H C Andersen s House?
Yes. You can borrow an audio guide in Danish, English, German or Chinese. It is recommended for children aged eight and above.
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