Technology Museums in Denmark

This article presents an exhibit review of some of the major technology museums in Denmark. First comes an introduction to the Danish museum "landscape." Second a total of six museums and their technology-focused exhibits are presented. Among the museums are the Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg, housing one of the most impressive and representative exhibitions on the technology behind the strong Danish maritime sector. Another museum being mentioned is the Energy Museum, which covers the background for some of the major breakthroughs performed in Denmark within this area, particularly within wind power technology. Finally special attention is devoted to the Danish Technological Museum, the oldest and most elaborate of all the technology museums. The museum covers virtually every technological breakthrough with any relevance in a Danish section, with a special focus on aviation and electricity.