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Museum Vestsjælland often has good news to share. With six municipalities, 12 departments and a large archaeological coverage area, a lot happens here. Find all the latest and previous news on this page.
Many guests at the opening of Peter Martensen's new exhibition
Finally we were able to open the doors to Peter Martensen's 'Diary from Tasilik' at Odsherreds Kunstmuseum. A lot of guests showed up, we thank you for the great
Archaeologists found hundreds of years old road
Museum Vestsjælland archaeologists are currently digging at Tømmerup outside Kalundborg – just south of Holbækvejen. Here they have found an unusually beautiful road course –
The Langöe boat comes to Holbæk
This Easter, a very special guest will be coming to Holbæk Museum! It is over seven meters long – and is a faithful replica of the Gislinge Boat.
New escape room at Holbæk Museum
New escape room at Holbæk Museum Finally, we can unveil some big news! We are opening a new escape room at Holbæk Museum, and
Book a researcher – completely free!
Research project from Museum Vestsjælland featured in 'Book a researcher' / Researcher from Museum Vestsjælland featured in 'Book a researcher' We are proud to have
Peter Martensen behind the scenes
We are in the process of preparing a special exhibition with the artist Peter Martensen at Odsherreds Kunstmuseum, and in this connection we have been to
Lance find from Boeslunde is included in this year's Top 10 archaeological finds
Gold-decorated iron lances found at a spring in Boeslunde have been included in the Danish Agency for Palaces and Culture's Top 10 of the museums' most significant archaeological finds and discoveries in 2025.
Five hearts from Politiken to Malergården!
A fantastic review landed in the newspaper when a journalist from Politiken visited Malergården in Odsherred. The very special place was built in 1934 and was home to
Great donation for research
Museum Vestsjælland is participating in a research group that receives 4,5 million kroner from the Augustinus Foundation for research into the sustainable preservation of Viking ships. Old oak structures, such as
Great fund donation for floating exhibition
Museum Vestsjælland has received a generous grant of 2 million from A/S Dampskibsselskabet Orient's Fond for the project "Vestsjælland and the World Sea". The project focuses on Westsjælland
New discovery of gold-decorated iron lances sacrificed at sacred spring 2800 years ago
During a targeted excavation in August 2025, archaeologists from Museum Vestsjælland located a spring immediately next to and below Boeslunde's famous gold deposits, and produced a new
TV2 Øst has visited the archaeologists at Boeslunde
TV2 Øst has visited the archaeologists at Boeslunde – and here they are using a very special machine, which is some of the most advanced technology that archaeologists have ever used.