Starting May 16th at DOKK1, Museum Ovartaci will host an exciting pop-up exhibition along with many creative workshops inspired by the artist Ovartaci.

During this period, you can meet Museum Ovartaci on the ramp leading up to DOKK1. Here the museum will provide an inspiring look into our interesting collection of artworks. Museum Ovartaci reopened in May 2023 in Kulturhus Bunkeren in Aarhus N close to Randersvej and Ringvejen with great modes of transportation leading to the front door.
During the time at DOKK1 you can participate in the creation of a piece of artwork that will remain part of the museum’s collection. So drop by and join the museum’s creative energy!

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from May 16th to June 2nd, volunteers from the museum will be present to take care of the visitors at DOKK1

DOKK1 is open every day from 8-22.

Friday May 17th is Museum Ovartaci’s first birthday since the reopening last year. And Kulturhus Bunkeren is ready for a festive celebration.

Schedule:
Opening hours: 10-19
11:00:      Speech by Museum Director Mia Lejsted
                Cake, coffee, and tea

14:00      Grand opening “Find the elephant” exhibition
               in the hall in front of  the shop.

               Speeches by Mia Lejsted, and Stine Bang from Psykiatrifonden

               Drinks and popcorn

17:00      Young today birthday celebrations for young visitors

              Music quiz and live music

              Beers and snacks

Admission to the museum is free the entire day so bring a friend let’s celebrate. We look forward to seeing you!

On Friday 17th May at 14 the opening of the new temporary exhibition The Elefant in the Room on the square in front of the museum shop will take place.

The exhibition is part of Psykiatrifonden’s project “Find the elephant – Oplev Aarhus” in Aarhus during the summer months of 2024.

The exhibition’s theme is inspired by the metaphor “the elephant in the room” with selected works from artists in the collection. The exhibition asks why it is so difficult to talk about mental health, even when studies show that mental health issues is the new epidemic in Denmark.

The premise in the exhibition is to acknowledge and embrace all the emotions of life – the good and bad ones. The exhibition aims to become a conversation starter for the difficult topics that hopefully will become more normal every time we talk about it

The Garden connected to the exhibitions is now open for the season.

The garden called Hortus Conclusus represents the little green universe in the middle of the museum.

When visiting the garden, all senses are tested. In the garden you will find a Japanese cherry blossom tree currently blooming along with many different flowerbeds. The creative workshop has created the beautiful ceramic jugs and we invite everyone to water the flowers and plants during the summer months.

We look forward to welcoming you the garden and museum.

Are you 27 or younger? The next year, Museum Ovartaci is free of charge for everyone 27 and under.

Now you can enjoy the museum as much as you want and delve into the psychiatric history or experience the story and art of Ovartaci.
This new initiative is a part of the “young today” project, which aims to make the museum an including place with open conversations about communities, normality, identity, and just being in the world.

All you have to do is show valid ID like passport, driver’s license or similar in the shop.

Free entry is available starting May 17th 2024 to May 17th 2025. So bring a friend and gain new insights and perspectives on psychiatry and mental vulnerability, and join us in creating openness and conversations about the difficulties of life.

*Does NOT apply to groups or schools. Find the prices under Rundvisninger og Børn & Unge

Why was Ovartaci a patient at the Psychiatric Hospital, and what type of life did he live during his 56 years there?

All this and much more is just some of the things you can learn more about on the guided tours.

Our guides will introduce you to Ovartaci through selected artworks and objects that provide you with deeper insights into the human behind Ovartaci.

Guided tours are approx. 1 hour.

Next guided tours on May 18th and June 8th at 13:00

Price is 75 DKK for the guided tour + admission to the museum 95 DKK
Tickets available through the website.

On May 25th at 13:00 you can join a special tour around the temporary exhibition Klokkebarn, Blodmenneske, Dråben.

The tour is headed by one of the museum’s guides, who will introduce you to the artworks.
After the introduction to the exhibition, the artist, and artworks, you can journey through it on your own.

The introduction is about 20-30 minutes.

Price is 50 DKK per person + 95 DKK admission to the museum.

To sign up text: 41856290 and please provide name and number of participants.

Members of Friends of Museum Ovartaci help ensure the continued existence of the museum and help make a difference by eliminating prejudices and create an understanding of mental illness through art and history of art.

In other words: Museum Ovartaci needs you!

As a member of Friends of Museum Ovartaci you get special benefits. You will be invited to events, openings, pre-views, special friend-events and a discount to selected events. Furthermore, a membership in Museum Ovartaci’s Friends grants free admission to the museum. Membership price 225 DKK per year.
Sign up and become a part of Museum Ovartaci’s Friends by following the link below.