Museums in Copenhagen

Located near Stroget the National Museum of Denmark is the largest in Denmark, showcasing the country's cultural history. It holds collections of antique treasures and artifacts from areas such as natural science, ethnology, archaeology, and ethnography.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum with over 10,000 sculptures. The museum is commonly known as Glyptoteket, a museum specialising in Mediterranean antiquities from Egypt, Greece, and Rome that give a glimpse of the region's ancient culture. This museum also has a collection of some modern sculptures by French sculptor Auguste Rodin that add to its charm.

The Danish National Gallery of Art is a 14th-century Danish National Gallery with collections of foreign art, research documents, etc., located in Copenhagen center on the street of Solvgade. It displays about 9,000 sculptures and paintings.

The David Collection is an art museum located in the neoclassical building of central Copenhagen next to the Rosenborg Castle, which displays an extensive collection of fine arts and applied arts. It has an incredible collection of Islamic art and pieces of early modern Danish art.

Known as the official exhibition gallery of the Royal Danish Academy of Art, Kunsthal Charlottenborg is a beautifully constructed building in 1683 that offers beautiful exhibition spaces to display contemporary art worldwide. It also houses a bookstore, a bar, and a dining place.

Focused on Danish design, this museum displays a diverse range of objects, including furniture, ceramics, textiles, and industrial designs, providing insights into the country's design history.  The museum's treasures include a permanent display of iconic Danish chairs, featuring influential designs by renowned figures like Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen. Explore the evolution of contemporary Danish design, delving into its impact on product design, graphic design, and the creation of public spaces.

The Thorvaldsens Museum, located in the heart of Copenhagen, is a captivating institution dedicated to the works of the renowned Danish neoclassical sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen.  The museum has extensive collection of Thorvaldsen's sculptures, paintings, and personal belongings, creating an intimate connection with the artist's life and creative journey. The exhibits not only showcase the technical brilliance of his neoclassical sculptures but also offer insights into the historical and cultural context in which he worked.

The Workers Museum, situated in the heart of Copenhagen, is a captivating institution that takes on a journey through Denmark's industrial and working-class history. The exhibits, rich in historical artifacts, interactive displays, and recreations, offer a vivid portrayal of everyday life for Danish workers throughout different periods.

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is one of the world's most captivating museums and a highlight of any Copenhagen visit. It houses over 4,000 artworks created since 1945, focusing on painting and sculpture. Notably, the museum holds impressive pieces by renowned artists like Picasso, Giacometti, and Danish masters Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn. What makes it even more special is its location on the coast north of Copenhagen, offering picturesque views of the Øresund towards Sweden. The museum's charming sculpture park, featuring works by artists like Alexander Calder and Richard Serra, is truly unforgettable.

ARKEN's collection includes over 400 works from Danish, Nordic, and international contemporary artists, mostly from after 1990. The museum features significant pieces like Damian Hirst's collection, one of the most important in Europe, tapestries by Grayson Perry, and a remarkable sculpture masterpiece by Ai Weiwei.

Odrupgaard is a special art museum with artworks by famous artists like Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Renoir, and Hammershoi. The museum building was once a manor house, and you can still feel its old charm in the rooms and park. Besides the permanent collection, there are temporary exhibitions to explore. On weekends, you can also visit the house of the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl, which is part of the museum. There's a modern extension designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid.

The Museum of Copenhagen is like a time-travel journey through the city's history, starting from the Viking Age to today. The exhibition highlights 14 important places, including Castle Island, where powerful leaders ruled, City Hall Square for celebrations and protests, Amalienborg Palace Square, where the royal family lives, and the diverse bridge districts. Each spot showcases cool archaeological finds and historical items, like a Viking comb, a warrior's skeleton, an elegant 1700s sedan, and an early wooden bike, which was a popular means of transport for Copenhageners. It's a fascinating way to learn about Copenhagen's past.

Nestled behind the big Statens Museum for Kunst in Østre Anlæg park, this smaller museum holds beautiful Danish artworks from the 19th and early 20th centuries. These masterpieces once belonged to Heinrich Hirschsprung, who was into tobacco. The collection features important pieces from the Danish Golden Age (1800–1850) and paintings by Anna Ancher, a renowned artist from the Skagen Painters colony, considered one of Denmark's finest.