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 in the iconic Palm House.
The museum is responsible for the national natural history collections, totalling over 14 million objects – from microscopic plankton to giant whales, from stardust to precious stones. Get a unique insight into this unrivalled collection in the ‘Wild Wonderful World’ exhibition.
Every year the museum presents the world-famous ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ photo exhibition, where you can experience the world’s 100 best nature and animal photos. You can also explore the impressive collection of minerals, crystals and gems in the Mineral Hall or admire the Agpalilik iron meteorite in the museum courtyard, which at 20 tonnes is one of the largest in the world.
The Natural History Museum of Denmark also has two shops and a café overlooking the Botanical Gardens. In a few years, a new, large museum building will open, bringing even more natural history experiences together under one roof.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
The opening hours apply to the museum, which is also open on selected Mondays throughout the year.
For more details and opening hours for the Botanical Garden and Palm House, please visit the website.
Adults: 115 DKK
Children (3 – 18 years): 50 DKK
Students: 50 DKK
Tickets for the Palm House must be purchased separately. Adults: 70 DKK Children: 40 DKK Students: 40 DKK
Admission to the Botanical Gardens is free.
Prices are subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for more information.
The Botanical Garden is especially known for its beautiful gardens, which attract both plant enthusiasts and visitors looking for a green breathing space. The Botanical Garden is also part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark and is the setting for changing exhibitions and activities all year round. The museum itself is beautifully situated at the eastern end of the garden.
The Palm House is located in the centre of the Botanical Gardens, and from the greenhouse’s terrace there is a beautiful view of the garden and a view of Copenhagen’s spires and towers. Here you can enjoy life in peaceful, green surroundings in the centre of the bustling capital. As part of the Palm House, you can experience the Butterfly House, where colourful butterflies flutter around among passion flowers and pineapple plants and where you can get up close to their lives and transformations.
Explore nature through a new lens, see the surprising behaviour of animals and discover amazing species in an exhibition that thrills millions of people around the globe every year. With seriousness, wonder and humour, the world’s most talented photographers capture the beauty and fragility of nature and share their fascinating stories about the making of the images.
Children and adults can get up close to natural artefacts, examine skulls and stuffed animals, assemble a skeleton or study insects and minerals under a microscope. In the workshop’s changing programme, the museum’s educators invite the whole family to join in with quizzes, opening expedition boxes and telling stories about our wonderful nature.