Experiences for the Whole Family This Summer Holiday
From Weeks 27–32
Oil Painting for the Whole Family This Summer
Visit the Johannes Larsen Museum during the summer holidays and explore the art of oil painting in a creative workshop for children and adults. The whole family is invited to experiment with colours, brushstrokes and painterly techniques inspired by nature and the museum’s beautiful garden.
In the workshop, you will discover the unique qualities of oil paint – from soft colour transitions and bold areas of colour to fine details and atmospheric motifs. The surrounding landscape and gardens provide inspiration as children and adults create their own artworks.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm, our instructors will be ready to welcome visitors to the museum’s learning tent. Last admission is at 1 pm.
The workshop is open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants can explore oil painting on paper or canvas while focusing on observation, colour, form and creating artworks inspired by the world around them.
Practical information
Location: Museum Garden, Johannes Larsen Museum
Dates: 30 June – 6 August
Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 am–2 pm
Please note: Last admission at 1 pm
Materials fee: DKK 30 (in addition to museum admission)
Admission: Free for children and young people under 18
No registration or reservation is required. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Instructor: Gudrun Katrine Heltoft, the museum’s Head of Learning.
Special Exhibition: Christine Swane – A Singular Individual
9 May – 13 September 2026
To mark the 150th anniversary of Christine Swane’s (1876–1960) birth, the Johannes Larsen Museum, in collaboration with the Nivaagaard Collection and Ribe Art Museum, presents a major retrospective exhibition celebrating one of Denmark’s most distinctive modernist artists.
In Christine Swane’s Footsteps – A Ceramics Workshop at the Johannes Larsen Museum
2 August 2026
Interested in working with clay? Join an inspiring full-day workshop led by ceramic artist Helle Fabricius. Learn about Christine Swane’s art and ceramic practice before creating your own ceramic tiles (up to four) using coloured slips and incised decoration.
Date 2 August 2026
Tome: 10 am-5 pm
Place: Johannes Larsen Museum, Møllebakken 14, Kerteminde
Price: DKK 750 (please bring your own lunch; coffee and tea are provided by the museum)
Cherry festival 2026
17.-18.-19. juli
During the Cherry Festival, the museum offers a range of exciting activities in Kerteminde town centre as well as inspiring exhibitions at the Johannes Larsen Museum. The Cherry Festival is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a weekend filled with culture, history and memorable experiences.
In Christine Swane’s Footsteps – A Ceramics Workshop at the Johannes Larsen Museum
20 August 2026
Interested in working with clay? Join an inspiring full-day workshop led by ceramic artist Helle Fabricius. Learn about Christine Swane’s art and ceramic practice before creating your own ceramic tiles (up to four) using coloured slips and incised decoration.
Date 2 August 2026
Tome: 10 am-5 pm
Place: Johannes Larsen Museum, Møllebakken 14, Kerteminde
Price: DKK 750 (please bring your own lunch; coffee and tea are provided by the museum)
FREE GUIDED TOURS
Garden walks
Selected Saturdays at 11 am
These guided walks offer a deeper understanding of the museum’s garden, its history and development. Discover the stories behind the creation of the garden and the unique spirit that has shaped this special place over time.
Meeting point: The Wine House in the museum garden
Time: Saturdays at 11 am (Weeks 23–27)
Price: Included with museum admission
Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition
Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
1 July – 9 August: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for an introduction to the current special exhibition.
Curator-led tours with Jeppe Priess Gersbøll:
7 July at 2 pm & 24 August at 2 pm
Meeting point: The Glass Corridor (Glasgangen)
Price: Included with museum admission
Guided Tour of the Villa and Studios
Every Sunday at 11 am
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of the Larsen family’s beautiful villa and historic artists’ studios.
Meeting point: The Wine House (Vinhuset)
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Included with museum admission
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours and other events can be arranged by prior appointment. To book, please contact the museum:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +45 65 32 11 77
The Museum’s Atmospheric Café in Kerteminde
Opening hours:
Daily, 10 am–5 pm (last orders at 4:45 pm)
Lunch: Served 11 am–3 pm
The café is an integral part of the museum experience. At the Johannes Larsen Museum, visitors are not simply visitors—they are guests in an artist’s home.
At the café, we invite our guests to enjoy a sensory experience inspired by the unique character of the place and its traditions. Our menu reflects the idea of a good yet simple life, in harmony with nature and the changing seasons, featuring herbs from the museum’s kitchen garden and freshly baked cakes and pastries.
