What makes it 92% Kids-Friendly: Ville Vau play zone, free weekend crafts, kid-length audio stories and a giant-filled garden turn Andersen's world into hands-on fun; stroller loan and restrooms support adults.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Gives time to explore the exhibition rooms, let kids play in Ville Vau, and stroll the garden without rushing.
Audio Guide Tour:
Walk through 12 rooms tracing Andersen’s life and works.
Tip: Use the free dramatized audio guide in English and let kids listen to short fairy-tale segments.
Ville Vau Play Area:
Interactive zone with costumes, props, and a craft studio.
Tip: One adult can bring up to four children; pack a small snack for the weekend craft corner.
Fairy Tale Garden:
Six themed outdoor areas with sculptures and plants.
Tip: Turn it into a treasure hunt: ask kids to find the giants and mirror sculptures.
Andersen’s Birthplace:
Visit the small yellow house where he was born.
Tip: Hold hands in narrow doorways and read the panels aloud to the children.

Oksana Drobnytsia
I was very impressed. It was incredibly magical. I adore the poet, and for me, visiting his dim (this museum) was like touching a sacred place. I liked how modern and antique styles were combined. I learned a lot of new things. The atmosphere inside is magical and enchanting.
Gerda Barčienė
It's really worth every cent for this museum. With ticket you get free like phone thing and you can listen history on it without headphones. The history is interesting, the main hall is amazing with interactive fairy tales.
Li Smith
Probably the biggest tourist attraction in Odense, so definitely needs a visit. Well laid out, with a detailed history of his life first, followed by a wonderland of activities for the kids (thank God they didn't do this bit first otherwise you'd never get the kids round the rest of it!) Well curated, and the audio guide worked flawlessly. TBH I hadn't really heard of the fella, but still enjoyed ...
James Andrews
Loved it. Great experience for younger ones and still kept us parents interested. The place tells the story of the life of Hans Christian Anderson. Through the main part of the museum you can use these audio guidebooks which were great at also keeping our 4 and 6 year old engaged. The audio bits were easy to do and didn't last too long. Maybe a minute or two maximum for most (a complaint I have fo...
Mythri V K
Truly magical and indeed very interactive experience. One of the best museum I have ever visited. The story telling,lighting, the ambience everything felt right into the place. I even had a chance to draw and make a silent book for myself which I believe is one of the unique souvenir that I could ever get. I could spent hours and hours without getting bored. I never thought visiting a museum coul...
Summer brings extended hours and colorful blooms in the garden. Winter has shorter hours but fewer crowds. School holidays mean daily crafts in Ville Vau.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 4 time-slot tickets | DKK 480 |
| Light meals & snacks | DKK 150 |
| Total Estimated | DKK 630 |
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