In Rødovre, you will find a small museum that manages Henry Heerup's world with both intimacy and nerve. The house was inaugurated in 2000 and was designed by architect Bernd Kjelland with a special focus on daylight from skylights. The result is a calm setting where colours, symbols and materials are allowed to speak for themselves. The collection includes paintings, graphics, sculptures and effects from the artist's own working life. You will encounter hearts, prams, bicycle wheels and masks.
Heerup worked in his garden in Rødovre, where he transformed stones into figures. He also collected things in the city and turned them into art. This approach is evident in the museum. It feels homely and at the same time full of discovery. You get a glimpse of the process behind the works and of an artist who held on to playfulness and wonder throughout his life.
The museum is located by Damhussøen lake, with the entrance through the old Rødovregaard. There is a small shop selling posters, lithographs and books, and the museum is easily accessible. On Instagram and Facebook, the museum shares glimpses of the collection, short stories and activities for families and schools. The digital voice is informal and inviting, making it easy to plan a visit.
The best thing about the Heerup Museum is the belief that art is close at hand. When you leave, you suddenly see the city as a workshop. A stone can become a figure. A bicycle wheel can become a symbol. Your imagination takes root and stays there. And you feel like creating. You walk out into the light with your pockets full of ideas.
