Top 100 best museums in Denmark

Christiansborg Palace, situated on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, is a unique blend of a palace and a government building. This dual function makes it a significant landmark in Denmark, offering visitors a glimpse into the country's political and royal history.

Givskud Zoo, located in Givskud, 20 kilometres north west of Vejle in Denmark, is a unique combination of a zoo and a safari park. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to get up close with a variety of animals in a safe and controlled environment.

The Rosenborg Castle is a renaissance castle located in Copenhagen that was built in 1606 and was used as the seat of Danish kings for about a hundred years. The castle was opened to the public in 1838 and it houses a museum which displays the Royal Collections, artifacts spanning a breadth of royal

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, previously known as the Museum for Modern Art, is a Danish museum for modern art located in Humlebæk in Fredensborg Municipality in North Zealand. The museum was inaugurated on August 14, 1958, and has since become a significant cultural landmark in Denmark. It offers a unique blend of art, architecture, and landscape, attracting approximately 600,000 visitors annually, making it one of Denmark's most visited museums.

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in Copenhagen that holds and displays a collection built around the collection of the Danish beer magnate Carl Jacobsen, with especially antique sculpture from the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Rome and Greece. Apart from the

Small yet charming house - this is where the famous writer spent his childhood from the age of two to fourteen. Now it holds a tiny exhibition on his connection to Odense. You can see how humble the birthplace of this well-known author was. It is good to visit both this place and the Hans Christian

Bring your kids and let them learn about science the fun way. An entertaining place with several exhibitions, both temporary and permanent. Find out many interesting facts about human body, physics and the world around us. If you feel confident enough, you can try to solve one of the riddles in th

Visiting this living history settlement is a great way how to learn about Vikings and actually experience the way they lived.

The The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) is the largest museum of cultural history in the whole country. This museum, located in Copenhagen will guide you through several thousand years of both Danish and foreign culture. Highlights of the collections include Golden Horns of Gallehus, Gun

The ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum is an art museum in Aarhus. The museum comprises a total of 20,700 square metres on ten floors, which makes it one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. The ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum features four galleries, the ARoS Focus gallery, a floor with installations. In ea

Ruins of Viking circular forts dating back to the 9th century. One house was reconstructed outside the fortress.

Den Gamle By is an open-air town museum in Aarhus that is focused on illustrating Danish town culture. The museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 settlements from all over Denmark. The town with its buildings as a whole is the main attraction but most buildings can also be visi

One of the most striking features of the station is a 70-meter high concrete tower. This tower was previously equipped with advanced collection equipment, making it a significant part of the station's operations.

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Vibrant venue and the main hub of cultural life in Odense. It also houses Danish Museum of Media and Museum of Photographic Art.

Come here for a fun learning experience with the whole family. The museum includes hundreds of automobiles, a number of airplanes, etc.

The National Gallery of Denmark (SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst) is the Danish national gallery, located in Copenhagen. The museum was built in 1896 and designed by the architects Vilhelm Dahlerup and Georg E.W. Miller. In 1970 the building was expanded by architect Niels Koppel and in 1998 a modern

In the early 19th century, the house was home to the Danish poet Emil Aarestrup and his family. It was here that Aarestrup penned many of his poems, which were later published and for which he gained fame. Visitors to the house can gain a sense of the environment that inspired Aarestrup's work and contributed to his literary legacy.

The David Collection (Davids Samling) is an art museum in Copenhagen that is housed in a neoclassical building opposite the Rosenborg castle gardens. The museum of the David Collection holds and displays art and crafts from 18th-century Europe, from the Danish Golden Age, modern Danish art, and one

The Amalienborg is a Rococo palace complex in Copenhagen that serves as the residence of the Danish royals. It consists of four palaces that are exact copies of one another, all organized symmetrically around a small square. The statue of a man on a horse in the middle of the square depicts king Fre

Melstedgård, also known as Bornholm's Farming Museum, is located 13 kilometres west of Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm. This old farm serves as a unique insight into the agricultural history of the region, offering visitors a chance to explore the traditional farming practices and lifestyle of the past.

This private collection features every day items from the past, allowing you to walk through time in a Danish home. Well worth a visit. Because it is a private collection you are allowed to sit in the furniture, read the magazines, try on the clothes etc.

Jægerspris Castle, located in Jægerspris, is a historical structure that dates back to the 1300-1400s. Over the centuries, the castle has undergone numerous renovations and expansions, reflecting the changing architectural styles and needs of its inhabitants.

Watch beautiful falcons in flight, and learn something about the history of falconry. A good idea for a trip outside of Copenhagen.

The Designmuseum Danmark (The Design Museum of Denmark) is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to design and applied art. It is Denmark's largest museum for Danish and international design with a permanent collection that offers an overview of 20th-century Danish design and applied art, with wo

Givskud Zoo is a unique combination of a zoo and safari park located in Givskud, just 20 kilometres northwest of Vejle in Denmark. This location allows visitors to experience a diverse range of wildlife in a spacious and natural environment.

Universe, previously known as Danfoss Universe, is a unique blend of an amusement and science park situated on the island of Als, southeast of Jutland in Denmark. This park offers a unique combination of fun and learning, making it a distinctive destination among other Danish amusement parks.

The Thorvaldsens Museum is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). It is the oldest museum in Denmark that was built from 1839 to 1848, after the sculptor returned from Rome in 1838. In addition to the collection of models and drawings of almost al

Vridsløselille Prison, located in Albertsløselille, Denmark, is a former state prison with a rich history. It was operational from 1859 to 2016, serving as a correctional facility for men over the age of 23. The prison was known for its strict enforcement of imprisonment and execution of arrests, housing a total of 241 inmates at its peak.

In an intriguing reconstruction of excavated farmstead, the visitors can get a taste of the everyday life of Vikings.

The Nivaagaards Malerisamling is a Danish art museum situated next to Nivågård in Nivå. It was established by Johannes Hage, a landowner and private art collector. In 1908, he transferred the collection to the public, creating a self-owned institution.

Stevnsfortet, nestled between Rødvig and Højerup, is a unique Cold War relic carved into the Stevns Klint. The fort was strategically positioned to control the southern entrance to Øresund, a critical waterway in the region. This historical significance adds a layer of intrigue for visitors, offering a glimpse into the strategic considerations of the Cold War era.

The Copenhagen Zoo (København Zoo) is a zoo in Frederiksberg, whic is part of Copenhagen. The zoo comprises 11 hectares and is one of Europe's oldest zoos. The zoo has around 4,200 animals, related to around 264 animal species. The Copenhagen Zoo has various themed main areas, including: the Nordics

The Fur Museum, located in Nederby on the island of Fur in the Limfjord, is a natural history museum that houses and displays an extensive collection of early Eocene fossils. These fossils are from the Fur Formation, a layer of earth commonly referred to as moleret, and the underlying Stolleklint Clay on Fur. This collection provides a unique insight into the geological history of the region.

Nivaagaard Brickworks, located in Nivå in North Zealand, Denmark, is a significant historical site. Its former Hoffmann kiln, a unique piece of industrial heritage, was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1985. Today, it operates as a museum known as Ringovnen, offering visitors a glimpse into the brick-making industry of the past.