Art and Culture

Welcome to the world of art.

Here, a diverse and vibrant cultural life flourishes – right in the heart of Central Jutland. You can explore modern art, award-winning museums, colorful mural paintings, green art gardens, and strong local communities.

One of the highlights is the International Street Art Festival in Brande, which every year attracts thousands of visitors and transforms the town’s walls into living canvases.

Museums and Galleries

Herning and Ikast-Brande hold a strong artistic and cultural heritage, with world-class museums and exciting galleries. Here, you can experience everything from contemporary art and vibrant COBRA works to textile history and local exhibitions. A natural stop for both art lovers and curious visitors.

Photo: Iwan Baan© HEART

HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art

HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art has come as a borderland between art and profession and is driven forward by the country known shirt manufacturer Aage Damgaard, who has made the foundation for the museum's collection. With Steven Holls unique architecture as scenery, you as a guest at HEART can experience contemporary art in world-class. HEART presents exhibitions 3-4 times a year with some of the biggest contemporary Danish and international artists.

Photo: VisitHerning

Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum

Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum is an artist museum built around a unique collection of the couple's works. Carl-Henning Pedersen donated several thousand of his and his wife's pictures to the city of Herning, which established the museum in 1976. The museum holds a total of more than 6000 works by the two artists.

Photo: Ard Jongsma

Tekstilmuseet (The Textile Museum)

The textile industry has shaped Central Jutland like no other, and it continues to do so to this day. At Tekstilmuseet, people of all ages can experience and get insights into an industry that has dressed people all over the world and shaped the identity and development of Central Jutland.

Photo: Jesper Nørgaard

Nørgaardstudio / Galleri Nørgaard

Drop by Noergaardstudio every Sunday and discover the painted world by Jesper Nørgaard. Through the years Jesper Nørgaard has been working on many art projects and installations in the area around Herning.

Photo: Nicolas Jægergaard© C. Th. Sørensen

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Galleries

Museums

Street art, Murals and art in the open

In Herning and around, you'll meet art where you'd least expect it - on buildings, in the forest and lots of other places. Colorful murals, sculptures in the city and the forest. You'll also see art directly on the street with 3D effects, that tells local stories. Art in the open, is something anybody can enjoy!

Photo: Nicolas Jægergaard

Street Art

Experience 3D artworks in the town of Brande. Fascinating pieces that are renewed every year.

Photo: Louise Hartmann

Deep Forest Art Land

Combine art with exercise in nature

Photo: Jannie Nyegaard© LYD PORT

Murals of the UN Global Goals in Central Jutland

A visual interpretation of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals – see the artwork Tilstand in the heart of Herning.

Photo: VisitHerning

Murals in Brande

Since the 1960s, Brande has been famous for its colorful murals – a tradition that continues today

Photo: VisitHerning

Sculptures & Monuments

Enjoy art in the open air – including Elia by HEART, luminous sculptures, bronze figures, and hidden gems along the way.

Culture houses and creative communities

In Herning and Ikast-Brande, cultural houses and local gathering places are at the heart of a vibrant cultural scene. Here, people come together for music, theater, exhibitions, and shared experiences. Discover intimate stages, creative workshops, and activities for all ages – year-round and across the region

Photo: HORESTA© MCH Herning Kongrescenter

MCH Herning Kongrescenter

"Herning Kongrescenter" is part of Messecenter Herning A/S, which consists of Messecenter Herning, Herning Kongrescenter and SAS Arena.

Photo: Martin Dam Kristensen

Fermaten

Fermaten is a regional venue that works to create powerful live musical experiences for those looking for an extraordinary break from everyday life. Every year, the venue presents a versatile music program with a wide range of artists. With a focus on everything from the folk to the spread of the narrow genres.

Photo: Magnus Isen

Dolphin Garage

Welcome to Dolphin Garage – Herning’s venue for events and culture. Starting from its opening in March 2025, you can experience a wide range of concerts, events, and cozy moments in our newly renovated 800 sqm space, which will become an integrated part of the Dolphin Family’s many activities.

Hjertet (The Heart)

Hjertet (The Heart) in Ikast is a meeting place for culture and communication centrally located in Ikast. The Heart gathers education, activities, fellowship, exercise, and play in a new way.

Photo: RemisenBrande

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Cultural Centres

Art gardens and peaceful oase

In Herning and Ikast-Brande, nature and art intertwine in beautiful, sensory settings. Stroll among open-air sculptures, discover artworks woven into the landscape, or simply relax in green parks enriched with history and artistic expression.

Photo: Peter Rosbjerg

Birk - The White City

Here, art, architecture, education, and business merge in a truly unique setting. Known for its distinctive white buildings, the area is home to some of Herning’s most significant cultural institutions – from HEART – Herning Museum of Contemporary Art and the Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum to Ingvar Cronhammar’s iconic sculpture Elia.

Photo: Nicolas Jægergaard

Gardens and parks

Herning and Ikast-Brande invite you to explore beautiful parks and green oases. Among the highlights is Mindeparken in Herning, with its vibrant flowerbeds, sculptures, and historic memorials. A tranquil retreat from the city’s energy, the park is ideal for a stroll, a quiet pause, or enjoying culture in the open air.