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From Merchant’s House to Museum

In the heart of Køge’s old town lies a place where the past still lives – Køge Museum, which opened within these beautiful historic surroundings in 1910. The building is a charming merchant’s house from 1619 and, for centuries, it served as a centre of trade, craftsmanship, and urban life. Here, the citizens of Køge bought goods, shared stories, and lived their everyday lives.

The merchant’s house is a symbol of Køge’s golden age as a trading town. As Copenhagen grew, Køge’s importance gradually declined. When the merchant business at the house ended in the late 1700s, the building was converted into a military storehouse, and in 1823 it became a poorhouse.

Køge Museum – History in the heart of Køge

Bring the past to life

Today, the museum appears as a modern exhibition building set within historic surroundings, which have been protected since 1918. The museum offers experiences for the whole family, with a focus on local history, seafaring, and fascinating stories from the past. It is known for its cosy courtyard and its exhibitions, including one about the Battle of Køge Bay in 1710.

Køge Museum is more than just a museum – it is a journey through the soul of the town, filled with amusing and surprising stories waiting to be explored. Look forward to experiencing the hunter‑stone age, the greatness of the Viking Age, and the bustling life of the market town. In the old merchant’s house, the past comes alive for the whole family.

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