Museum · Avedørelejren
Photo: Cirkusmuseet
The Circus Museum (Cirkusmuseet)
Costumes, props and posters from the 100,000-piece collection of the juggler and contortionist 'Barly' Jacobsen – and on Sundays children try the trapeze, juggling and tightrope with professional circus artists.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Under-18s free |
| Where | Avedørelejren, Hvidovre |
| Address | Hovedporten 6, 2650 Hvidovre |
| Season and hours | 10:00–15:00 Sunday–Thursday in late October and November 2026 (VisitCopenhagen calendar; no Friday or Saturday dates listed). 'Circus Fun' every Sunday. |
| Getting there | About 40 min by car from Copenhagen |
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Checked on visitcopenhagen.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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