National Museum of Denmark
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National Museum of Denmark - by Management (CC BY-SA 3.0)





Description
The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) main collections cover the country's culture and history since the reindeer-hunters of the Ice Age, including the Middle Ages and the Vikings period as well as its colonial history in the West Indies, India, West Africa and Greenland seen from the lens of its people. There are also wide-ranging ethnographic exhibits and extensive collections of coins and classical and Near-Eastern antiquities. The museum is housed in the Prince's Mansion that was built in the late 17th century and used for a while as the official residence of the Crown Prince of Denmark.
Access & Transport
The museum is in the southwest part of the city centre, between the City Hall Square and Christiansborg Palace. Buses #11 and 33 stop along H.C. Andersens Boulevard and both the Rådhuspladsen (M3, M4) and Gammel Strand (M3, M4) metro stations are a 5-8mins walk away.
Instructions & Recommendations
Nearby attractions include the City Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens and Christiansborg Palace. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is also very close by but may feel intellectually redundant - at the very least we would insert a lunch in between.
Environmental & Social
No environment data available. Repurposed historical building and carbon footprint mainly from the building's electricity usage but reasonable on a per visitor basis. Spreads culture and the arts
Conclusion
The museum is the ideal place to ramp up your knowledge about Denmark and even Scandinavia to some extent. Not a top-tier venue by international standards but culturally rewarding. Perhaps it is trying to be two things at the same time: a museum about Denmark and a museum about other cultures and topics for Copenhagen residents - seldom an optimal recipe.
Key positive
Comprehensive coverage of the country's various historical periods
Free admission for children and other attractions nearby
Key negative
The layout and navigation (according to online reviews)
Suitability
Accessible and suitable for all ages
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:3h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00