I have had my fair share of museum tours around the city of Copenhagen, so I have decided to give you my thoughts on the ones I have been to. I have ranked the top five from least to most favorite. I hope this is helpful for any of you who find them as interesting as I do.
5. The Denmark Design Museum
This museum has an interesting history attached to the lavish rococo style building. It started off as a King Frederik’s Hospital,but was then turned into a design museum years later in 1926. Danes are known for their unique and modern chair designs around the world and have dedicated this space to just that. The museum does have current exhibitions that change so look into that before you arrive in case there is something you would like to see. While I was visiting they had a albums cover – Vinyl Revival on display.
4. Museum of Danish Resistance
The Museum of Danish Resistance is dedicated to showing the resistance movement that was happening during World War II. There are a lot of great artifacts and stories of the people of Denmark living through this terrible war. There you can see how the people sabotaged the Nazis with circulation of illegal newspapers and radio stations, upset factories and railways transporting goods, and hear some of the stories firsthand from interviews of the people that witnessed it. Also, this museum is free admission.
3. National Museum
I have actually visited this Museum three different time during my stay here in Copenhagen. This is a pretty large museum that has three main exhibits; the Ancient, Middle Ages, and New Age of Denmark. It is full of artifacts ranging from the Vikings to the Modern Day. The gift shop also has some great gift ideas for yourself or others. It is free admission as well.
2. NY Carlsberg Glyptotek
This is a really great place to see. It has art from Greece, Rome, Egypt, French Impressionism, Danish artists, and has rooms of marble statues. When I was visiting they happened to have my favorite artist Degas on display and had his bronze sculptures. This museum is located next to Tivoli, but if you are visiting on a colder day the museum has a winter garden inside. In the center of the building is a garden that is absolutely beautiful and the gift shop and cafe overlook it. It is worth the trip. It is also free admission on Sundays!
1. Rosenborg Museum
Rosenborg is actually a castle that now houses the crown jewels of Denmark. The castle was originally King Christian IV’s castle and was his summer home for outside the city. It is not technically outside the city center and is not a far walk there. The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens called the King’s Garden that are admired by the Danes and tourists alike. It is just as beautiful on the inside as the outside. I would encourage you to make a stop here because it was by far my favorite museum to visit.
Just a side note. ALL MUSEUMS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS! I know it is a random day from them to close, but make sure you make your travel plans around that.
Location: Copenhagen
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Hey! This is an awesome blog and really helpful! I was really hoping to get to Copenhagen this semester and if I do then this will be of great reference 🙂
Despite all the wonderful museums in all the various countries in which Penn State students are studying, I haven’t read many GeoBlog entries about them. I really enjoyed your descriptions and helpful tips, and if I ever make it to Copenhagen I will be sure to check out a few of the museums you mention here!