In the exhibition “Tales of the Horse”, Rønnebæksholm focus on the mythic, magical, and healing characteristics of the horse. The breathtaking tapestry by artist Olga Larsen are a part of the exhibition along with works from many other artists.

The exhibition located in the art gallery along with the garden by Rønnebæksholm opens on Sunday June 23 from 15-21.

In the middle of Museum Ovartaci you can find the garden Hortus Conclusus – a small green oasis and an escape from everyday life.

Inside the garden you discover a sense of calmness when exploring the plants. Enjoy the pleasant smells from the beautiful flowers. Listen to the water from the fountain in the centre of the garden. In other words: the garden is an ideal location to turn of the phone, forget the world around you, and be in the present – close to nature.

Are you curious about the vulnerable world in the temporary exhibition Klokkebarn, Blodmenneske, Dråben by Kathrine Ærtebjerg? Now you can sign up to a guided introduction on Saturday June 29 at 13.

The museum’s experienced guide shares facts and knowledge about the artist and the thoughts behind the exhibition. The introduction is approx. 30 minutes. After the introduction you can explore the exhibition on your own.

The introduction is limited to 25 participants assigned first come first served. Price is 50 DKK per person for the introduction and 95 DKK in admission to the museum. Payment on the day.

To sign up call or text 41856290, and please provide:
- Date
-Name
-Number of participants

Participation only valid once the museum has confirmed so.

Throughout the summer, the museum offers open guided tours that will let you explore the universe of Ovartaci and the psychiatric history from the Psychiatric Hospital in Risskov.

An open guided tour is the ideal introduction to the museum for those of you who are one, two, or maybe three together. On a guided tour you will be introduced to the main exhibition through selected artworks and stories.
An open guided tour is approx. 1 hour.

Price is 75 DKK for the tour + admission to the museum at 95 DKK. After the tour you are more than welcome to explore the exhibition further on your own.
Sign up using the link on the museum’s website.

Museum Ovartaci is always worth visiting – especially with kids. On top of the already free admission for everyone under the age of 18, the museum offers a wide variety of fun for the family.

During the summer the museum offer treasure hunts inside the main exhibition. This treasure hunt is a fun activity that leads to interesting conversations with children being in focus. When the hunt is completed, there is a little reward waiting in the museum shop.

Some of the other activities at the museum include creating your own colourful and funny elephants.

In collaboration with Psykiatrifonden, Museum Ovartaci invites all kids to participate in the “Find the elephant” drawing contest. The contest starts Monday June 24 and ends Friday August 16. Every Friday during this period, Psykiatrifonden will draw a weekly winner: “Elephant of the week”. The winner of the elephant of the week will receive a certificate and be highlighted on Psykiatrifonden’s website and Instagram.

By participating you will help us with the valuable cause: it is good to talk about your feelings!

You can create your own elephant when visiting the museum. Simply put it in the box in the museum shop or send it to Psykiatrifonden at: minelefant@psykiatrifonden.dk
Remember: every Friday a new winner is chosen!

In the later parts of May, the creative workshop for kids visited Bostedet Windsor. The reason behind the visit was an internal thematic workshop for residents and employees, all facilitated by Elaine.

The mood was good and via a playful approach to being creative, some very exciting artworks were created – imaginary faces, paintings made while not looking, and portraits with many personal symbols.

The workshop ended with a small exhibition showcasing everything created during the workshop.

The sun was shining, and everyone smiling when Museum Ovartaci celebrated the one-year anniversary of the new museum.

On offer throughout the day was sunshine, flags, speeches and happy people of all ages. For the early birds, the day started out with coffee and delicious cakes inspired by Ovartaci’s girls. Early afternoon was the grand opening of the new mini exhibition “the Elephant in the room” consisting of artworks from the museum’s large collection of Art Brut. The day finished with some jazz and many happy young people.

The museum wishes to thank all the visitors that throughout the entire day stopped by the museum to join in the celebration.

Nicotina is a 2,7-meter-tall copy of one of Ovartaci’s smoking phantoms created by the creative workshop Frirummet. Since the opening of the new museum, Nicotina has been ever-present in welcoming the guests to Kulturhus Bunkeren except for a small working-holiday the last 14 days.

From May 15 to June 2 Nicotina was hard at work by the museum’s exhibition at DOKK1. To get to and from work she simply hopped on the light railway running from the museum straight to DOKK1.
Nicotina is now back at the museum, once again ready to welcome the guests!

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.