Art Museums
The Copenhagen art scene has always been challenging boundaries and ideas. Artists from all over the world are exhibited in Copenhagen, and it's an ex...
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Copenhagen's top museums
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Copenhagen is a great city for art lovers and home to internationally acknowledged art museums, and also boasts some fantastic themed and historic museums. Here are the best of the lot; some in the lush outskirts of the city and others smack dap in the midst of it all.
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Design Museum Danmark
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Designmuseum Danmark
Designmuseum Danmark offers displays of decorative art, crafts, and industrial designs from the Western world and Asia.
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Jørn Larsen - Spejlbassinet
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Thorvaldsens Museum
A celebration of the life and work of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Danish Architecture Center
Much more than a museum about Danish architecture, it's a full experience with walks, talks and more.
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SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark
Denmark's largest art gallery, SMK has an outstanding collection of Danish and international art.
Copenhagen Contemporary
International contemporary art center showing installation art from world stars and emerging talent.
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions Copenhagen is an interactive experience where the senses are activated, perspectives are challenged and imagination is awakened. Play and learning go hand in hand in the world's fa...
Ordrupgaard Museum
Ordrupgaard is a state-owned art museum close to Dyrehaven and Jægersborg in Greater Copenhagen. The museum is known for its large collection of French and Danish pieces from the 19th and 20th centuri...
Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund
In the city of Rungsted, you will find the charming and historic house Rungstedlund. The authentic author home of Karen Blixen is today a museum, Bird Sanctuary and lovely café.
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Elsinore.
Øregaard Museum
Øregaard Museum is a charming art museum located in Hellerup. The museum is known for its impressive collection of Danish art from the 19th and 20th centuries and for being an architectural gem in its...
IKONO Copenhagen
Located in the heart of the Danish city capital, IKONO opened its doors in Copenhagen May of 2024, offering locals and visitors an immersive journey through eclectic worlds by combining combine art, p...
Looking for more big museum experiences?
There is a museum for every mood and interest, whether you like learning about history of Denmark, outer space orprefer to dive into the world of art. Explore the universe of Copenhagen's museums and immerse yourself in your favorite interest.
