Top 5 museums to visit in Copenhagen
- Gem
- Dec 11
- 3 min read
Updated: 36 minutes ago
As a museum lover I researched many museums before I went to Copenhagen. During my time in the city I visited the museums on my list and now I can offer you my top 5 of museums in Copenhagen. Ranging from historical artifacts to striking architecture, this selection of museums offers a well-rounded taste of Copenhagen’s cultural scene.
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1. Glyptoteket
Glyptoteket is my absolute favourite museum in Copenhagen. This museum is home to many artefacts related to several time periods and regions, making it interesting for any visitor. Besides this, the museum also hosts temporary expositions. The building of the Glyptoteket Museum is fascinating as well and there is an area where they describe the architecture as well.
I am personally very interested in Greek, Roman and Egyptian history which all have their own permanent section in Glyptoteket. Furthermore, Danish art is also exhibited which allowed me to get more knowledge about the Danish culture and history. Due to all of this, I spent a good 3 hours in the museum. The museum shop also has many interesting souvenirs, so take a good look in there as well! Tickets for Glyptoteket are actually cheaper to buy online for 135 DKK (€18,08 or $21,03)
Glyptoteket Museum
2. Thorvaldsens Museum
The Thorvaldsens Museum is named after the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsens. The building with its interesting architecture was finished just after the artist died in 1848, making it the oldest museum in Copenhagen. The museum offers a collection of Thorvaldsens' sculptures, models and drawings, but also many artworks from the same time period. Something that was interesting for me as well was the collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. This museum has so much to offer which can appeal to many interests just like Glyptoteket. Tickets for Thorvaldsens Museum cost 110 DKK (€14,73 or $17,14).
3. Christiansborg Palace and Tower
First of all, the Christiansborg Palace Tower offers the best view of Copenhagen from 106 metres high, as it is the highest in Copenhagen. On your way up inside the tower, small exhibitions of artists are offerd in the hallways which adds to the experience of walking up to the view from the lift. The tower can be visited for free via a separate entrance at Christiansborg Palace. Because of this, the queue to go into the tower can be fairly long, but I went there at the end of the day when the wait was, luckily, pretty short.
The Christiansborg is very fascinating to walk inside of due to its beautiful architecture, but also the tapestries. In this museum I learned more about the Danish culture and royal history. This palace has so much to show and its possible to walk around for a very long time. I went to this museum in the beginning of the afternoon which resulted in the museum being very crowded inside, so try to avoid the rush hours. Tickets for the palace cost 215 DKK (€28,79 or $33,49).
Christiansborg Palace and Tower
4. Copenhagen Museum
If you want to learn more about the history of Copenhagen then the Copenhagen Museum is the place to go. In this museum, stories are told and artefacts are shown from the 12th century up until now. The shared stories are definitely very interesting and the history is told in a fun way. Tickets can be bought online or at the entrance for 110 DKK (€14,73 or $17,14).
5. Frederiksborg Castle
Although this museum is not located in Copenhagen, it still deserves a spot in this list. Frederiksborg is a very impressive castle located just an hour outside of Copenhagen. The museum is easy to navigate to with public transport, because you only have to take one train to its location after which the castle is at walking distance. To find the right route I used the website publictransport.dk/getting-around.
Frederiksborg Castle is definitely worth the trip because of its beautiful exterior and interior. You can take a walk around the gardens before walking inside the castle. The inside of the castle has much to offer. Artworks are shown in large ballrooms, many walls and ceilings are beautifully painted, and the castle even has its own small church. I walked around for about 4 hours here, so do not miss this castle! I recommend to visit it especially during the winter, the cold and the snow match Frederiksborg Castle very well.
Entrance to the garden is free, but I definitely recommend buying a ticket for 115 DKK (€15,40 or $17,75) to see the inside as well.
Frederiksborg Castle
Enjoy your trip and don't forget to also stay open for spontaneity!
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