Bymuseet Montergarden, Odense is one of the five City museums in the Danish city. The Bymuseet Montergarden, Odense is a cultural history museum which aims at disseminating knowledge about the history of the city to the tourists.
But before touring the premises of the Bymuseet Montergarden, one must acquaint oneself with the history of the place which will certainly make the trip a more fascinating journey. The Renaissance styled property of Bymuseet Montergarden was built by one Falk Goye in 1646. The place derived its name from its location at Street Montergarden, overlooking the city landmark of Overgrade. The walls are brickpainted and the roof features handmade tiles making it a unique structure in the city. The residence was converted into a grocery store in the middle of 18th Century but it was converted into a museum in 1941 after the property was bought by the city of Odense.
The museum is surrounded by several unique yet historical buildings which have withstood the passage of time. Tourists can also visit these buildings, few of the prominent names are:
- Ejler Ronnows Gard
- Nyborgladen
- Osterbyes Gard
- Pernille Lykkes Boder
- House from Skomagerstraede
The Bymuseet Montergarden in Odense is divided into several sections and one of the popular ones if the exhibition on Funen Prehistory and Early History. This archaeological exhibition is very informative for the tourists of all age. The two-storey building features an exhibition titled 'Fine Funen Finds' on the first floor while the ground floor is dedicated to an exhibition named 'Creative Man'. The exhibitions are artifact-oriented presentations which trace the history of mankind from early Palaeolithic Age and Viking Age making it very popular among the tourists.
Tourists can view black-white historical pictures which throws the light on the progress of man. One can also enjoy viewing the stone-age implements which have been put on display at the Bymuseet Montergarden.
After viewing all the exhibits, tourists must head for the onsite Museum Shop. It is the best place to buy souvenirs and memorabilia which will always remind you of the visit to Bymuseet Montergarden, Odense.
The timings of the museum are listed below:
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00am to 16:00pm
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