National Museum of Denmark

For history enthusiasts, the National Museum is highly recommended. The National Museum in Copenhagen is Denmark's largest cultural history museum and one of the most significant. The museum offers a fascinating journey through Denmark's history and culture, providing a great insight into how Danish history has unfolded over the past 300 years.

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Open: Every day
Opening hours: See website
Price: 0 - 130 kr.
Distance: 550 m | 10 min. walk
3 min. by bike

Photo: Joakim Züger / Nationalmuseet

Denmark's national cultural history museum

At the National Museum, visitors can explore a wide range of exhibitions covering topics such as the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the Renaissance, and much more. With an impressive collection of artifacts, artworks, and items from both ancient and modern times, the National Museum offers a deep insight into the country's past and development.

The National Museum is home to some of the world's most precious and spectacular treasures, including the famous Gold Horns, the Egtved Girl, the Silver Chariot, and Egyptian mummies. The museum also houses an impressive collection of items from Greenland and the Faroe Islands, highlighting Denmark's connections to its North Atlantic territories, along with various temporary exhibitions and events. The National Museum is not only a place for history enthusiasts but also a venue where everyone can explore and learn about Denmark's rich cultural heritage and identity, seeking to understand and appreciate the country's history and culture.

At the National Museum, a world of exciting experiences awaits both the young and the old. A wide range of entertaining and inspiring activities are offered for the whole family to enjoy together. Throughout the year, numerous events are organized specifically for children and their families. Join an interactive children's tour and encounter dancing skeletons, mysterious mummies, and ancient bog bodies. Be amazed by the boredom button and explore the surprises it holds. In the Children’s Museum, which is an indoor playground, kids can satisfy their curiosity, as everything is designed to be touched and explored.

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