Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - by Stefania Cattani on Google
Description
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in Copenhagen with a focus on antique sculptures from the Mediterranean Bassin (Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Egyptian and Near-Eastern). It also houses sizeable collections of modern French Impressionist and Post-impressionist paintings, Danish Golden Age paintings, and sculptures by Rodin and Degas. The original historicist building with a red brick façade (the Dahlerup Wing) has over the years been extended to include a neo-classical building (the Kanpmann Wing) to which it is connected by the Winter Garden with mosaic floors and a copper & wrought iron dome. The minimalistic Henning Larsen Wing was added more recently.
Access & Transport
The museum is located at 7 Dantes Plads, next to Tivoli Gardens, at the western edge of the city centre. It is a 5mins walk to the City Hall Square / Rådhuspladsen (M3, M4) and the Central Station / Kobenhavn Hovedb. (trains, M3, M4). Alternatively, several buses stop next to the building along Tietgensgade or H.C. Andersens Blvd. For those who drive, the closest parking garages are by Industriens Hus and BLOX.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with the City Hall Square and a walk alongside Strøget street and/or the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. The National Museum of Denmark is also in the same area but that may be too much museum-time for a day.
Environmental & Social
No environmental data available about the buildings - mix of old construction and modern ones. Some electricity consumption (HVAC) but overall, a reasonable carbon footprint on a per visitor basis. Spreads the arts and part of the city's architectural heritage.
Conclusion
One for the architecture and art lovers. It may not be full of masterpieces but the excellent curation, use of spaces and light makes it a treat for the eyes and the mind.
Key positive
The collections of French Impressionist paintings and Rodin sculptures
Enjoyable spaces and curation
Key negative
None
Suitability
The listed building has lifts but also numerous stairs. Thus most rooms, but not all, are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 21:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00