Rockmuseet is Denmark's national museum for pop, rock and youth culture, situated in the Musicon district of Roskilde on a former industrial site. It opened on 29 April 2016 in a striking 4,000 m² gold-clad building designed by architects COBE and MVRDV. The permanent exhibition traces Danish rock and pop history from the 1950s to the present through sound, images, artefacts and interactive installations. The museum also has a sound laboratory, café and shop, and regularly hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
Rabalderstræde 16, 4000 Roskilde
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-20:00, Mon closed (open Mondays during school holidays and public holidays)
The Rock Museum invites families to an autumn holiday programme featuring activities with a delightfully eerie edge.
Music educator Anya Poulsen explores how women in rock - from Stevie Nicks to Florence Welch - have embraced the witch as a symbol of resistance and freedom.
Rockmuseet hosts BINGO AFTER DARK, where classic rock and metal songs mix with occult references and dark themes. The bingo card fills with unexpected numbers from rock's shadowy side.
Rockmuseet in Roskilde hosts a Halloween Warm Up event starting at 10:00 on Halloween day.
Celebrate Dolly Parton with a sing-along of her greatest hits, followed by a lecture on her life and legacy by music critic Klaus Lynggaard.
Music journalist Steffen Jungersen explores Ozzy Osbourne's role in creating heavy metal and his five-decade career. The lecture is part of the Rock Museum's October series on rock's darker sides and includes a free local beer.
A conversation with Peter A.G. Nielsen about GNAGS' 60th anniversary and career, hosted by music researcher Henrik Marstal with musical performances.
Rockmuseet presents SPOT UP, a one-day festival with five live concerts from emerging Danish artists spanning pop, electronic, and rock.
90s bingo at Rockmuseet in Roskilde with eurodance classics, sing-alongs and prizes. Bring your friends and enjoy a nostalgic evening with music from Aqua, Spice Girls, Eiffel 65 and more.
A memorial evening celebrating the life and musical legacy of Troels Trier, featuring his son Tobias Trier and members of the legendary band Røde Mor at Rockmuseet in Roskilde.
A children's day at Rockmuseet where kids can explore music, dance and creative activities while experiencing life as a rock star.