Hans Christian Andersen Museum

Womderful and quaint annexed section within a European village styled bookstore. You can check out the beautiful displays as well as talk to the attentive curates about the items exhibited.

The space is very limited but is a worthwhile visit to feel and experience the Solvang charm.

I loved seeing all the books and learning more about one of my favorite authors. Small and quaint.

If you are a fan it’s a great little museum to visit. I enjoy it and like that since he was Dutch they created this museum. Learned that he was bisexual, had no clue. That’s the thing about traveling and visiting sites; learn things you never knew and see things you heeds of but never saw!!!
This is a great town and great place to visit. We enjoyed all it had to offer!!

This is one of my favorite places I visited on my trip to Solvang! It is a small museum that is free but you can donate money for its cause.I might be a bit biased as I loved this author since I was a kid and I learned lots of new information about him.

There was a very cute house replica and it was quite unique, I do not remember seeing anything like that in any other museum. There were shelves filled with Han's books translated into different languages, which was quite cool: not only you can see what books in other languages look like but also see the differences in art styles.

Just a book store with a couple of historical placards on the life & times of HCA. Was amazed to see the number of popular books he has written. Some of the titles have become commonly used phrases, like "Ugly Duckling*. His struggles culminating in grand success is an inspiring tale.

Didn't know Hans was also an incredible artist with his amazing paper cutouts. This museum is a must see in Solvang! Learned so much about him here.

I enjoy museums. I'd heard of this small museum the week before our visit. Hans Christian Anderson was a brilliant storyteller, with a vivid imagination. I've added pictures of a handful of stories to his credit. This museum includes a detailed history of his life, interests, connections (social, etc. ), with photographs, a small model of his childhood home, and various collections of works based on his titles (e.g. an entire glass case with memorabilia of "the little mermaid"). The museum is located above a bookshop. Entrance is free. While we were there, another 4-5 small groups attended. A popular place, considering its size.