Closed due to renovation until June 2027
NEW Hempel Glasmuseum 2027
Hempel Glasmuseum fulfills the vision of being a significant cultural-historical glass museum and a vibrant cultural hub in Odsherred
Hempel Glass Museum 2027
New and Improved Spaces
A new roof, enhancing both the architecture and the overall spatial experience, creates visual harmony with the main building, while the addition of heating enabling the museum to stay open for more of the year.
The new roof, allows significantly larger and more frequent special exhibitions and cultural events.
The museum entrance will be relocated, offering a direct view of the Isefjord. From there, visitors will have immediate access to the entrance hall, shop, family workshop, and café.
Accessibility throughout the museum will be improved.
A brand-new café will serve delicious food and drinks — all with uninterrupted views of the Isefjord.
The museum reopens in June 2027
Process photos by Sweco Architcts
a vision comes to life
A cultural center in Odsherred
Exhibitions, events, workshops, a café, a shop, and breathtaking nature
J. C. Hempel’s vision
A museum and cultural hub set in the most beautiful location by the Annebjerggaard manor — this was and is Hempel’s gift to Odsherred
The museum’s collections
The largest collection of historic glass in the Nordic countries, a modern glass collection, the Heering glass collection, and Viggo Jarl sculptures — all on permanent display
The Hempel Glass prize
Since 1988, the Hempel Cultural Foundation has annually awarded a prize to a local glass artist who has made a significant contribution to glass art. The prize includes a sum of 100,000 DKK
High Ceilings, great exhibitions
The renovation of the former ‘atrium courtyard’ provides both more and improved space for fantastic, immersive, and innovative special exhibitions
Client/Developer: Hempel Ejendomme A/S
Architects: Sweco Architects
Consultant for structures, fire safety, civil works, etc.: Sweco
Consultant for technical installations: Agreement Consulting
Environmental consultant: TRE
Construction management for buildings: Zencon
Construction management for technical installations: Børthy – Skriver – Lundemann
A generous donation from the Hempel Foundation, established by J.C. Hempel in 1948, has made the ambitious renovation and upgrade of the museum buildings possible.
Read more about the Foundation’s work and history here: [Hempel Foundation]
When Hempel Glass Museum (then known as Anneberg Samlingerne) was established in 1964, J.C. Hempel founded a new organisation, The Foundation Hempelske Kulturfond, and donated his glass collection to the newly created foundation. The foundation was tasked with overseeing the construction and operation of the museum—responsibilities it still holds today.
Today the foundation is called Fonden J. C. Hempel Glasmuseum.
Furthermore, the Foundation is responsible for nominating the annual recipient of the Hempel Glass Prize.
Board members:
Thomas C. Thulstrup (Chair) (standing for re-election 2027)
Dagmar Brendstrup (Vice Chair) (standing for re-election 2026)
Birgitte Snabe (also a member of the Hempel Foundation) (standing for re-election 2026)
Jane Sandberg (standing for re-election 2028)
Would you like to learn more about the renovation, take part in the cultural programme, become a supplier, employee, volunteer—or something else? Then feel free to contact us.
Hempel Glass Museum
Annebjerg Stræde 2
4500 Nykøbing Sjælland
Email: info@hempelglasmuseum.dk
Website: www.hempelglasmuseum.dk
Museum Director
Helle Vitus Simonsen – hs@hempelglasmuseum.dk
Head of Exhibitions and Collections
Helle Nanny Brendstrup – hb@hempelglasmuseum.dk
Facilities Manager
René Gottliebsen – rg@hempelglasmuseum.dk
PRESS
The cover photo is a rendering by Sweco Architects and conveys an expectation of the upcoming museum’s appearance and atmosphere.
To receive a high-resolution version of the photo – as well as statements, interviews, or other materials:
Please contact the museum director Helle Vitus Simonsen at hs@hempelglasmuseum.dk or +45 41933838