The Glyptotek 

World-class art
The man behind the Glyptotek, Carl Jacobsen, owner of the Carlsberg Breweries, was one of the great industrial magnates and art patrons of the 19th century, who created one of the largest private art collections of his time. The brewer was a passionate collector and almost squandered his entire fortune on creating this exceptional collection of world-class art and cultural artefacts.

The largest collection of antique art in the Nordic region
At the Glyptotek, you can gain insight into the ancient Mediterranean cultures where Europe has its artistic, ideological and political roots. World-famous Greek and Roman sculptures can be seen alongside mummies and tomb finds from ancient Egypt. Follow the trail of mankind over 6000 years from the early empires of the Middle East, Egypt to Greece and the Roman Empire.

Masterpieces of French Impressionism
Carl Jacobsen managed to collect works from the great artists of his time and created a magnificent collection of modern French and Danish art. The Glyptotek houses Denmark’s largest collection of Impressionist art as well as major works from the period thereafter. Today you can experience works by artists such as Manet, Monet, Degas, Sisley, van Gogh, Cézanne, Rodin and Picasso. Particularly noteworthy is the collection of Paul Gaugin’s works, which is one of the finest in the world.

From the Danish Golden Age to contemporary art
The great masters of the Danish Golden Age art are also strongly represented at the Glyptotek, including names such as Eckersberg, Købke and Lundbye. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the Glyptotek regularly focuses on contemporary art through changing special exhibitions.

The Brewer’s Museum
Carl Jacobsen wanted to spread awareness of art and culture and in the late 1800s donated his collection of modern and antique art to the public and built the New Carlsberg Glyptotek to house it. Since 1906, visitors have been able to explore the museum’s magical surroundings. The opening of Henning Larsen’s extension to the French painting collection in 1996 allows the architecture of the present to harmonise with the past.