Noted for its integration with the surrounding architecture and landscape, the museum building won a 2009 RIBA European Award and was short-listed for the Stirling Prize the same year.

[2] On one side of the corridor are fairly small galleries with gold ornaments inspired by the architecture of the adjoining Fuglsang manor house.

The museum houses a notable collection of Danish art ranging from the end of the 18th century to the current day and includes paintings, sculptures and sketches.

The museum's extensive collection of drawings, watercolours and particularly graphic works are mainly from the 20th century.

Fuglsang Art Museum has regular shows of its works and arranges several special exhibitions annually.