The Foundry Museum – iron, fire, and great stories
The Foundry Museum is perhaps Denmark’s heaviest museum. Here, you’ll discover the story of Morsø Iron Foundry, which for nearly 170 years has produced everything from pots and pans to cookers and wood-burning stoves. And it all began with a young man, a good idea, and the courage to strike while the iron was hot.
The museum is housed in one of the old factory buildings in Nykøbing, where iron was once cast on a grand scale. You can explore former showrooms and storage spaces and learn the story of N.A. Christensen & Co. – a proud factory that has shaped both Mors and the rest of Denmark.
The exhibitions span two floors and almost 1,500 m². On the ground floor, you follow the company’s development from its humble beginnings in 1853 to the present day – through text, photos, and film that bring industrial and working life vividly to life. Upstairs, you can see Denmark’s largest exhibition of tiled and cast-iron stoves – an impressive collection showcasing craftsmanship, design, and technical evolution.
The museum is rich in atmosphere and details from a time when muscle power meant more than high speed. You’ll also encounter stories about the many types of workers who once filled the factory – from moulders and blacksmiths to carpenters and unskilled labourers.
There are also changing special exhibitions that add new perspectives and delightful curiosities to the permanent display. And as always at Museum Mors, you’ll be warmly welcomed – with time for questions, curiosity, and conversations about the many stories cast in iron.
Address: Nørregade 13, 7900 Nykøbing Mors
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