Skagens Museum is an art museum in Skagen, Denmark, dedicated to the Scandinavian artists who formed the Skagen painter’s colony in the late 19th century. The museum was founded in 1908 and houses the world’s largest collection of works by these artists, including P.S. Krøyer, Anna and Michael Ancher, Laurits Tuxen, and Holger Drachmann. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and prints that reflect the artists’ lives and work in Skagen.
The museum, located at Brøndumsvej 4 in Skagen, offers a range of exhibitions that allow visitors to explore the history of the artist colony and its influence on Danish art. In addition to the permanent collections, the museum also presents rotating special exhibitions that highlight different aspects of the Skagen painters' work and their era.
Skagens Museum is an important cultural institution that preserves and conveys the legacy of one of Denmark’s most significant art colonies. It is a must-see for art lovers and anyone interested in understanding Skagen’s significance in art history.