Frequently Asked Questions
A ticket to H.C. Andersens Hus also includes admission to Hans Christian Andersen’s Childhood Home and gives a 50% discount on entry to Carl Nielsen Museet, TID – Museum for Odense, and The Funen Village. The discount is valid for 30 days from the date of your visit.
You may take photos for personal use at H.C. Andersens Hus, both indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, the use of flash or selfie sticks is not permitted
We would be happy if you share your experiences with others. Feel free to tag us with #hcandersenshus
For commercial use of photos, please contact the press office: Presse – Odense Museum
Lockers are available in the cloakroom, where you can securely store your luggage during your visit to the museum. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the exhibitions.
At H.C. Andersens Hus, there is a small area in our children’s universe, Ville Vau, where you are welcome to enjoy your own food. This area is open on weekends and during holidays only.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the foyer or in the exhibitions. We recommend visiting Café Deilig for refreshments.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the museum grounds, including the garden.
No, children under the age of 16 may not visit the museum on their own. If you are accompanying a younger sibling and responsible for them, you must be at least 18 years old.
Dogs are not allowed inside the museum, with the exception of service dogs.
We recommend allowing between 1.5 and 2 hours for your visit to H.C. Andersens Hus. Remember, we also have Ville Vau – a special area for visitors with children.
Read more under Visit with children.
Book your ticket
We recommend purchasing your ticket online before arriving at H.C. Andersens Hus.
Admission is time-slotted, and by booking ahead, you ensure availability.
When you show your ticket, you will be offered the museum’s audio guide, which tells a dramatized story about H.C. Andersen. The audio guide is available in Danish, English, German, and Chinese.
For children aged 2–12, we recommend setting aside time to visit the children’s universe, Ville Vau. Please note that Ville Vau’s opening hours may differ from those of H.C. Andersens Hus.
Even if you have an annual pass, a free ticket, or if you are only visiting Ville Vau, we recommend reserving a timeslot in advance as this will ensure your admission.
Accessibility
H.C. Andersens Hus is fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
The museum exhibition is designed as an immersive experience combining sound, light, and scenography.
An audio guide is offered in Danish, English, German, and Chinese during your visit. Read more about the audio guide here
Companion cards grant free admission for disability assistants at work.
Elevators and accessible toilets are available in the museum.
Small umbrella strollers are allowed inside the museum, but larger strollers are unfortunately not. Instead, you are welcome to borrow one of the museum’s strollers.
Visit with children
Children make wonderful museum guests
Tips for visiting with children
Children can help us discover things, places, and connections we might never have noticed ourselves.
H.C. Andersens Hus is child-friendly, and it can be a special experience for both young and old if children’s curiosity is allowed to take the lead and set the pace.
Perhaps you can come up with a game? For example, you could find the object you would most like to take home if you could. Find the most beautiful color or the silliest item in the whole museum. Or make up your own game.
Ville Vau is the museum’s children’s universe, where you are free to play and imagine, and explore the props and costumes in the scenography – which adults can also enjoy. In Ville Vau’s Atelier, you can use the museum’s materials, and anything you create is yours to take home.
Please note the special opening hours for Ville Vau here:
PS! One adult may accompany up to four children in Ville Vau.
You can borrow strollers for the youngest children if your own is too large to bring into the museum. Unfortunately, strollers are not allowed in Ville Vau.
Museum shop
Bring the adventure home with you.
Step into a world of adventure – even after your visit ends. The museum shop at H.C. Andersens Hus is a treasure trove of inspiration, imagination, and carefully selected products celebrating the life and works of the world-famous poet.
Here you will find a special selection of:
- Books about H.C. Andersen – from classic fairy tales to modern interpretations
- Design objects and crafts inspired by H.C. Andersen’s universe
- Toys and creative products for children that spark curiosity and storytelling
- Postcards, posters, and stationery with poetic motifs
- Gifts and souvenirs that bring the adventure home
The shop collaborates with Danish and international artists, designers, and publishers to ensure that every product has a unique connection to H.C. Andersen’s world. Whether you are looking for a unique gift, a memento from your visit, or simply want to be inspired by beauty and storytelling, the museum shop is worth a visit. Access is available both with and without a museum ticket.
If you have an annual pass, you receive a 10% discount on purchases in the shop.
How to get here
Find your way to the museum here.
There are several entrances to H.C. Andersens Hus. You can, for example, enter by walking past the yellow birthplace on Hans Jensens Stræde 45, through the garden from Bangs Boder, or from the new supercycle path.
Parking
There are several parking options nearby. The closest is the Q-Park Odense City underground garage, which has direct access to the museum. Please note that parking fees apply.
- P15 has stairs directly into H.C. Andersen Haven.
- P19 has an elevator and is suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.
The garage is operated by Q-Park, which manages payment machines and vehicle registration. The underground garage is open 24/7. Read more about prices and accessibility here.
Bus
Buses stop at Hans Mules Gade, less than a five-minute walk from the museum. You can also take the bus to Odense Banegård Center, from where it’s a maximum ten-minute walk to the museum. For timetables, please see the Fynbus Website.
Train
The museum is about a 10-minute walk from Odense Banegård Center. For timetables, please see the DSB Website.
Light Rail
The Light Rail goes directly to H.C. Andersens Hus. Get off at Odeon or Albani Torv.