Museums & galleries in Copenhagen

The palace where the Parliament sits. In addition to its lavish royal halls (still used for official receptions), the building hides the ruins of Bishop Absalon’s castle beneath it, which marked the f

One of the leading contemporary art galleries in Scandinavia. It presents both internationally established artists and emerging Danish talent. It frequently hosts exhibitions featuring large-scale pai

A cozy mansion dedicated to Denmark’s “Golden Age” and the Skagen painters. It features masterpieces by Købke, Eckersberg, Hammershøi, and Krøyer. The atmosphere is very quiet, uncrowded, and intimate

A museum dedicated to the history of the city itself. It is especially interesting after a recent renovation. Here, you can trace Copenhagen’s development from a small fishing village to a modern capi

In addition to its famous collection of Islamic art, the upper floors house one of the finest collections of Danish painting and applied arts from the 18th-19th centuries. Artists such as Hammershøi,

For fans of unconventional exhibitions. It features the history of medicine, including a somewhat unsettling but scientifically valuable collection of pathological anatomy (organs preserved in formald

A lush, green museum under a glass dome, founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen. Its highlights include a stunning collection of French Impressionists (Renoir, Monet, Degas) and an extensive collection o

The country’s main historical museum. It houses truly unique artifacts such as the “Golden Horns of Gallehus,” the “Sun Chariot” from the Bronze Age, and the “Egtved Girl,” a remarkably well-preserved

Denmark’s largest art museum. It houses a vast collection ranging from medieval altarpieces and works from the Danish Golden Age to pieces by Matisse, Picasso, and contemporary installations. Be sure