MUSEUMS TO GO FOR FREE IN COPENHAGEN


National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet)

  • Overview: The National Museum is Denmark’s largest cultural and historical museum, offering a vast collection of artifacts, including Viking treasures and ancient Danish history.
  • Address: Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: National Museum of Denmark
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center, or take public transportation to Nørreport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free for all every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Explore the extensive collection of Danish heritage, from prehistoric times to the modern era.

The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst – SMK)

  • Overview: SMK is Denmark’s premier art museum, featuring a comprehensive collection of Danish and international artworks, including masterpieces by renowned painters.
  • Address: Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: The National Gallery of Denmark
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center or take public transportation to Nørreport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday, and for visitors under 27 on Fridays.
  • Highlights: Admire classic and contemporary artworks by Danish and international artists.

Copenhagen Contemporary (CC)

  • Overview: Copenhagen Contemporary is a cutting-edge museum dedicated to contemporary art and immersive installations, providing a unique and interactive experience.
  • Address: Refshalevej 173A, 1432 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: Copenhagen Contemporary
  • How to Get There: Take a bus to Refshaleøen or use a waterbus from Nyhavn.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Engage with contemporary art and thought-provoking installations.

Thorvaldsens Museum

  • Overview: Thorvaldsens Museum is dedicated to the works of acclaimed Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, housed in a stunning neoclassical building.
  • Address: Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, 1213 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: Thorvaldsens Museum
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center, or take public transportation to Nørreport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Marvel at the sculptural masterpieces created by Bertel Thorvaldsen.

The Worker’s Museum (Arbejdermuseet)

  • Overview: The Worker’s Museum showcases the history of the labor movement and the lives of working-class people in Denmark.
  • Address: Rømersgade 22, 1362 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: The Worker’s Museum
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center, or take public transportation to Nørreport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Gain insight into the social history of Denmark and the labor movement.

The Hirschsprung Collection (Hirschsprungske Samling)

  • Overview: The Hirschsprung Collection is an art museum featuring Danish Golden Age and Symbolist paintings in a beautiful 19th-century villa.
  • Address: Stockholmsgade 20, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
  • Website: The Hirschsprung Collection
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center, or take public transportation to Østerport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Admire a remarkable collection of Danish art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Cisternerne – Museum of Modern Glass Art

  • Overview: Located underground in former water reservoirs, Cisternerne is a unique museum featuring contemporary glass art installations in an atmospheric setting.
  • Address: Søndermarken, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
  • Website: Cisternerne – Museum of Modern Glass Art
  • How to Get There: Walk from Frederiksberg Station or take public transportation to the nearby area.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free for children under 18 and on Wednesdays for all visitors.
  • Highlights: Experience contemporary glass art in an underground, dimly lit space.

The Danish Music Museum (Musikmuseet)

  • Overview: The Danish Music Museum showcases the history of music in Denmark through a wide range of musical instruments and exhibits.
  • Address: Rosenørns Allé 22, 1634 Copenhagen V, Denmark
  • Website: The Danish Music Museum
  • How to Get There: Take a bus or walk from the city center.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Explore the evolution of music and see an extensive collection of instruments.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

  • Overview: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek houses a vast collection of art, including sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts. It’s a cultural treasure in the heart of Copenhagen.
  • Address: Dantes Plads 7, 1556 Copenhagen V, Denmark
  • Website: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center, or take public transportation to Copenhagen Central Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free on Tuesdays.
  • Highlights: Admire masterpieces by renowned artists and explore the beautiful Winter Garden.

Designmuseum Denmark

  • Overview: Designmuseum Denmark celebrates Danish and international design, showcasing a wide range of design objects, furniture, and more.
  • Address: Bredgade 68, 1260 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Website: Designmuseum Denmark
  • How to Get There: Walk from the city center or take public transportation to Østerport Station.
  • Dates/Times to Go for Free: Admission is free every Wednesday.
  • Highlights: Explore the world of design, from historical classics to contemporary innovations.