National Museum of Denmark
(Nationalmuseet)
History Museum and Art Museum
Indre By, København K
"anyone interested in viking history or history"(7 Tips)
"We had a great free English Tour that explained modern Danish life."(6 Tips)
"Stories of Denmark exhibition"(2 Tips)
"Danish history, not least the iron age and viking age..."(2 Tips)
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Burcu UçarayApril 20, 2018This is a huge museum. You can spend 3-4 hours easily. The Children’s Museum on the ground floor is great for kids.Upvoted Jan 19
Fred Appiah-OpokuFebruary 10, 2018Great exhibitions. They have a huge amount of artifacts and we spent a good 2 hrs walking through the museum. I recommend the Copenhagen Card, as admission is free.
The international section upstairs is amazing. The old display cases and just right lighting is something straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. You could spend hours looking through it all. 👍
elena shirokovaMarch 15, 2019Exhibitions are extraordinary and the museum covers various time periods from danish history. Besides you can find the ancient times there but be prepared for a long tour over museum.
- TonyFebruary 20, 2016Could spend an entire day here - the most comprehensive museum in the city and a must for anyone interested in viking history or history in general.
As for the collection, it is outstanding, so please go. The pre-historic part has just been brought up to date and is of internatinal standard. For kids, visit Børnemuseet at the ground floor.
Oumou NDecember 11, 2016You will need to go there early, there are many things to see. 3 hours minimum! (at least for me, as I like to take my time reading everything).
First time visitors and tourists shouldn't miss the 'Danish Prehistory' exhibition and the 'Stories of Denmark 1660-2000' exhibtion. Begin your visit just to the left of the entrance hall.
Jakub SMay 15, 2018There is a photo booth with clothes from 1700-1900 which you can use and create your own style :) . Booth is open till 4:30 pm . Exhibitions start to close at 4:45 pm from the bottom.
Martin Saldivar HimesMarch 1, 2017If you wish to know more about Denmark and its history, it's a must in Copenhagen, even if you don't like museums, you will like this one!
oliverJune 3, 2018avoid, if the outside temperature is above 25 degrees. they lack air condition. the nationalmuseet is great though. many different stories are told and ages are shown.
- Danish history, not least the iron age and viking age sections - see the hall of runic stones!
Linde JMay 12, 2015We visited with two kids (2 & 4 yo) and had a good time. The children's wing is really nice and interactive. And: this museum is free!!
Dubravko J.September 19, 2012Prepare for lots of walking... I'd recommend splitting your visit in two days, or even more, if you really want to see everything. Great place to spend your day!- Unfortunately the state museums, including this one, no longer have a free admission. It is free, though, to visit the museum shop and Restaurant/Café Julian.
Lover of LifeMay 31, 2016very beautiful and informative museum. spend as much time as you can. it close at 5pm.
Jerome RodrigoOctober 7, 2016The exhibits on display are very extensive. You'll need more than a day to go through everything the museum has to offer!
AirplanemodeonMay 27, 2014The best museum I've been to! The way they display the historical facts is really intuitive and it makes you want to read everything!
Morten AastadFebruary 15, 2013Very interesting. It's free and there's free Wi-Fi. Tons of unruly kids, people who can't understand you don't leave through doors marked EXIT and constant alarms drags it down a bit.
Francesco MinciottiAugust 24, 2010Hey've got The best prehistorical Danish museum section I've ever experienced. Medieval section rather old and decay, need improvements. They use Twitter and foursquare actively, though: really cool!- Edith SAugust 14, 2014Tour (in English) of Stories of Denmark exhibition is great intro to country's history. 50DKK at 11am on Tue, Thu & Sun from Jun to Sep.
Kukkii KoppeeSeptember 28, 2015Interesting museum of history. There's so much to take in, it's impossible to do it all in one visit.
Christian FriisOctober 4, 2012The old ceremony hall (Festsalen) on the upper floor above the main entrance is great for conferences. Beautiful setting and good acoustics!
Anna van BeijmerwerdtApril 27, 2018What a fantastic place to go with kids. We went with our 18 month son and he loved it!!
Lukáš StrnadelJuly 16, 2016They are now charging for admission - 75 DKK for adult person, 18 and under still for free.
SheepAugust 27, 2015Don't expect a huge Viking exhibition, but learn real history of the pre-history through late Bronze Age people's around here instead on the ground floor.
Sidney San MartínJuly 1, 2015Great collection, beautiful building. Don't miss the unusual glass elevator.
Vladimir PosvyanskiyAugust 31, 2014Nice museum with no entrance fee, a great gift shop and phone charges in cafe
Cian Mac MahonApril 18, 2015I got completely lost in this museum. Super interesting - check out the Viking artefacts.
Paolo LimJuly 1, 2015Leave your big bags in the lockers before entering the exhibits. They're free of charge.
Linda DertingerJuly 24, 2014for you dont have to pay, just walk in and out however your child likes. there is plenty to see also for little children.
Greg LovettApril 29, 2014The posh hotdogs from the cafe/kiosk in the main hall are really excellent.
SabinaDecember 29, 2014A very forward-thinking museum, they embrace social media and encourage your photography and selfies.
Nicole NewBlackApril 15, 2012Be sure to book a table for the amazing brunch! It's award winning and there is a huge variety!
- Ks MelchakovaOctober 11, 2012The Children's Museum is suitable for kids aged up to 12. Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00-16.30 pm
- Jakub SMay 15, 2018Takes around an hour to see just one out of three floors so be prepared to spend there at least three hours.
Marcos BrocJanuary 24, 2017If you've been in important museums (Paris, Rome, Madrid...), skip this one. Too expensive for what you get. Things throw in and lots of text to read. Zero interactive displays or audiovisuals.
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