The historians at Odense City Museums work with the history of Odense since the 16th century.

On this site you can learn more about kings and churches of the Middle Ages, railways and industry of the 19th century and about the modern urban history of Odense in the 20th century.

Visit the Online Exhibition MODERN TIMES?, and learn how the age-old, low-tech peasant community turned into a democratic, liberal and technically developed society.

Experience the exhibition 'Life of the City' in Møntergården. Learn about Odense in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

In the History Unit research covers a wide field.

Recently research is being done on topics like industrial culture, modern urban development and Scandinavian descendants in the United States Today.

Learn more about our research here.

Odense City Museums own one of the largest collections of coins and medals in Denmark. Read about our collection here