Guide: 9 Things You Must Experience at Kunsten This Summer
Five-star exhibitions, an art treasure hunt and woodblock printing for the whole family, edible masterpieces—and your last chance to see Candice Breitz. We’ve put together a list of nine experiences you shouldn’t miss this summer at Kunsten.
Free entry for you + 1
With an annual card for Klub Kunsten + Utzon, you and a guest enjoy free admission all year, including to the Kunsten Summer Lounge. Children under 18 always enter for free.
Summer opening hours
Monday: 10 AM – 5 PM from July 14 – August 25
Tuesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday–Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday–Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
For Families with Children
1. Park Workshop: Print Your Tree
1. Park Workshop: Print Your Tree
Create a tree cross-section with various blocks, patterns, and shapes—and take home your own tree print. Inspired by Ai Weiwei’s Tree in the exhibition (Un)real.
Where: Park-Kunst-Lab | When: Tue–Thu & Sun, July 6–Aug 10, 1–3 PM (Closed July 8–10 due to Summer Camp) | Cost: Free
2. Museum Art Scavenger Hunt
2. Museum Art Scavenger Hunt
Grab a map and discover artworks across the museum, solving fun and creative challenges along the way.
Where: Meet at the foyer with our Art Guide | When: Tue–Thu & Sun, July 1–Aug 10, 10 AM–12 PM | Cost: Free (Children must be accompanied by adults)
3. Minigolf in the Sculpture Park
3. Minigolf in the Sculpture Park
Two quirky mini-golf courses designed by artist John Kørner—borrow a ball and club at reception.
Where: Sculpture Park | When: Summer opening hours
4. Splashing in the Fountain
4. Splashing in the Fountain
Bring your swimsuit and cool off in Jeppe Hein’s interactive Water Pavilion fountain—dare to run through it!
Where: Sculpture Park | When: Summer opening hours
5. Art Suitcase, Emoji Hunt & Monster Play
5. Art Suitcase, Emoji Hunt & Monster Play
Pick up a Kunstkuffert (art suitcase), join an emoji hunt, experiment on the elastic wall, explore the Monster Lab, or create a giant community collage in Kunst-Lab.
Where: Throughout the museum | When: Summer opening hours (Closed during July 1–3 and 8–10 Summer Camp, 10 AM–3 PM)
For Adults
6. Kunsten Summer Lounge
6. Kunsten Summer Lounge
Every Wednesday all summer: live music, DJs, talks, pop-up events, performances, food from Brasserie Kunsten, refreshing drinks, and good vibes.
Where: Sculpture Park | When: Jun 18, 25 • Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Aug 6 | 3–9 PM
World-Class Artists & Five-Star Exhibitions
World-Class Artists & Five-Star Exhibitions
Don’t miss these powerful summer exhibitions:
Candice Breitz – You Had Me (until Aug 17) | Places to Dream (until Sep 28) | (Un)real (until Oct 19) | If You Can See What I See – Stine Goya x Kunsten (until Jan 4)
8. The Best Summer Plates at Brasserie Kunsten
8. The Best Summer Plates at Brasserie Kunsten
Reserve a table and let our chefs create seasonal masterpieces for your brunch, lunch, or dinner.
9. Summer Finds at the museum shop
9. Summer Finds at the museum shop
Explore the store’s new summer designs: Parisian novelties, colourful glass art, stunning lamps, and on-trend pieces.
Free entry, even without visiting the exhibitions—we’re ready to assist and gift-wrap.