Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum spans a vast area, offering enough experiences to fill an entire day. In the grand Viking Ship Hall, you can admire five original Viking ships from the 11th century, all excavated 20 km north of Roskilde. These ships were part of a defense system against enemy naval attacks on Roskilde, which […]
Thorvaldsen’s Museum
Thorvaldsen’s Museum is built around the life’s work of a single artist, the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). A museum for the city’s most famous sculptorThorvaldsen lived in Rome for more than 40 years and became one of the most famous artists of his time. In 1838, he bequeathed both his works and his art […]
The Theatre Museum at the Court Theatre
Today, visitors to the museum have access to the Court Theatre itself, where a selection of drawings, paintings, costumes, scenographic models, programs, posters and objects that together tell the story of the development of Danish theatre since Holberg’s time in the early 18th century can be seen in the corridors and foyer. The Court Theatre: […]
STORM
Laugh and learn! STORM gives you an entertaining insight into the importance of humour and satire – historically and today. STORM invites you to enjoy fun and entertaining stories from the popular and beloved humorous cultural heritage. From historical artists such as Storm P., Liva Weel and Dirch Passer to modern-day Roald Als, Casper Christensen […]
SMK
SMK is Denmark’s national gallery and the country’s largest art museum. The museum is located in the heart of Copenhagen, beautifully situated in the Østre Anlæg park. Explore the museum’s current exhibitions, let your imagination run wild in the creative workshops, join art talks and much more. At SMK you can experience more than 700 […]
Mothsgården
At Mothsgården, by the street pond in Søllerød, you can experience exhibitions about the history of the Rudersdal region and enjoy a cup of coffee in a beautiful, historic setting and green surroundings. Denmark’s first dictionary and the oldest country house Mothsgården is Denmark’s oldest preserved country house. At the end of the 17th century, it […]
The Vedbaek Finds
Meet the hunter-gatherers and experience the area around Vedbæk as it looked 7000 years ago. The hunter stone ageAt Rudersdal Museum’s antiquities department, Vedbækfundene, you can learn about life in the Stone Age. The museum is located in scenic surroundings in a thatched extension to the art museum Gl. Holtegaard art museum. Vedbækfundene offers exciting […]
Museum of Copenhagen
Museum of Copenhagen is a must see for anyone interested in the city. Museum of Copenhagen is a must see for anyone interested in Copenhagen. Experience the city’s history over 14,000 years, from the reindeer antlers carved by Ice Age hunters to the finely decorated sword handles of the Viking Age and films narrated by […]
Rosenborg
In the middle of the King’s Garden, the Royal Guard guards the treasury of Denmark. The castle was built by Christian IV more than 400 years ago and over the years has stored the most precious treasures of Danish kings and queens, including the crown jewels, which are still used by the Royal Family to […]
Frederiksborg
A tour through the stunning rooms of Frederiksborg is a journey through 500 years of Danish history. Experience the grandeur of Christian IV’s magnificent 17th-century castle. This impressive Renaissance fortress tells the story of a king driven by power and ambition. As you enter, the Neptune Fountain in the outer courtyard and the elegant Marble […]
The Royal Danish Library
Modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, current exhibitions and café – The Royal Danish Library. The Royal Danish Library’s spectacular extension The Black Diamond is much more than a library! On the edge of Copenhagen Harbour, The Black Diamond stands as a beacon of culture. The Black Diamond is The Royal Danish Library’s cultural centre. Bibliotek’s […]
Designmuseum Denmark
Designmuseum Danmark is Denmark’s national museum for Danish and international design. Step into Denmark’s design heritage at Designmuseum Danmark. Here, you’ll find a rich collection of both Danish and international design icons, alongside innovative solutions from the next generation of designers. The museum offers a diverse range of exhibitions, from the rugged homes and collector’s […]
Christiansborg Palace
The old canals wind around the heart of Copenhagen – Slotsholmen, where the tower of Christiansborg Palace hovers over the roofs of the city. HisAt Christiansborg, you can step into the very surroundings that are the setting for many of His Royal Majesty the King’s official duties. The place where heads of state from all over […]
The Amalienborg Museum
The Amalienborg Museum is located in Christian VIII’s Palace, one of the four palaces that have been home to the Danish royal family in Copenhagen since 1794. Here you can see the royal study from Europe’s parents-in-law Christian the 9th and Queen Louise to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe’s father, Frederik. 9 You can see the […]
The Glyptotek
The Glyptotek presents the Nordic region’s largest collection of antique art, world-class French art and Danish Golden Age art in a setting where even the architecture and interior are unrivalled in Denmark. Changing exhibitions and events offer new perspectives on art and draw connections between past and present. World-class artThe man behind the Glyptotek, Carl […]
Medical Museion
Exploring, understanding and mastering the body has always been the task of medicine. Medical Museion tells the story of the importance of medicine in our lives – past, present and future. It is a museum for all of us who have a body and are curious about how it has been understood and treated – […]
The Round Tower
In the heart of Copenhagen lies the Round Tower – one of Denmark’s most iconic buildings. In addition to its characteristic spiral staircase leading up to a spectacular 360-degree view of the city, the tower also hosts exhibitions, concerts, events and Europe’s oldest functioning. The Round Tower was built in 1642 by Denmark’s most industrious […]
Natural History Museum Denmark
The Natural History Museum of Denmark is Denmark’s national museum of nature and is beautifully located in the corner of the Botanical Gardens near Nørreport Station in the heart of Copenhagen. Here you can experience the natural history exhibitions at Øster Voldgade 5-7, explore the living collection in the Botanical Garden, or explore the tropics […]
National Museum of Denmark
In the heart of Copenhagen, The National Museum of Denmark brings history to life. Here, you can explore everything from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages to everyday life in Denmark and feel how history continues to shape who we are today. Step into Denmark’s greatest treasure trove of storiesIn the exhibition Prehistoric Denmark, […]
Møstings
Møstings is a small art centre for Danish contemporary art, where artists with either an artistic education or documented professional experience with artistic work can apply to exhibit. Applications are processed in connection with an annual Open Call. As an art centre, Møstings offers anything but a neutral setting. The beautiful, stately 19th century living […]
Cisternerne
Deep beneath the green lawns of Søndermarken lies a vast underground world where daylight never reaches. Here, the darkness, cold and dampness envelop you, so that you not only view the art, but are completely enveloped by it. Every year, Cisternerne invites an internationally recognised artist or architect to create an exhibition specifically for its […]
Karen Blixen Museum
Visit Karen Blixen’s childhood home and experience the atmosphere of the rooms where famous and beloved stories were created. A Writer’s Childhood HomeBabette’s Feast, The African Farm, Seven Fantastic Tales – all pearls of Danish literature, written within the walls of Rungstedlund at Rungsted Strand. The Karen Blixen Museum, housed in the home where she […]
Migration Museum of Denmark
The Migration Museum is a modern and contemporary museum that has been part of the state-recognised Furesø Museums since 2007. As the only museum of its kind in Denmark, the Immigrant Museum covers Danish immigration history over 500 years – ever since the first Dutch came to Amager and the Roma came to the country […]
Copenhagen Cathedral Museum
The Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen Cathedral, is probably best known for its radio-broadcasted morning services, stunning architecture, late-night events, and its role as the venue for royal weddings. But the church also houses a museum. A museum in the churchAt the entrance of the church, a staircase leads up to a long corridor with […]
The Hirschsprung Collection
Step into a treasure trove of Danish painting, where Golden Age works, Skagen painters, Symbolists and Funen painters are richly represented, and where you will be overwhelmed by beautiful, impressive and groundbreaking paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Romantic landscapesThe Hirschsprung Collection is the private art collection of tobacco manufacturer Heinrich Hirschsprung, which […]
The David Collection
The David Collection is a unique art museum with a remarkable collection. Here, beautiful artworks and fascinating stories merge in a historic setting. Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the museum offers an unforgettable experience where you can explore world-class art. C.L. David – the man behind the collection The David Collection was founded by […]
Danish Architecture Center
Danish Architecture Center (DAC) is Denmark’s national architecture center and an international cultural attraction. The Danish Architecture Centre is located at BLOX on the Copenhagen waterfront and is part of the Copenhagen Cultural District. Here you can experience exhibitions, tours, events, shop design products and enjoy the spectacular view of 1000 years of Danish history […]
Danish Museum of Science and Technology
Technology is everywhere in our lives. In fact, it’s impossible to imagine humanity without technology. It solves problems, but it also undeniably creates them, and it defines our lives for better or worse. At the Technical Museum of Denmark you can experience everything from iconic cars, aeroplanes and bicycles to everyday devices like computers, game […]
The Danish Bank and Savings Museum
A visit to the Danish Bank and Savings Museum is a peek into 19th-century banking. The museum tells the whole story of a time when banks became increasingly important in the Danish and international financial world. MONEY – yours, mine and ours is the permanent exhibition. It gives you an insight into a time when […]
Bakkehuset
Step into the Danish Golden Age. A private visit to the Danish Golden AgeIn the first decades of the 1800s, Bakkehuset was buzzing with life and conversations between the married couple Kamma and Knud Lyne Rahbek, who opened their home to writers, artists and scientists of the time. Here, among others, H.C. Andersen and Adam […]