National Gallery of Denmark

Top 1% of attractions in Copenhagen
9/10

12 expert reviews

“Bordered by the sprawling botanical gardens and 17th-century Rosenborg Castle... the palatial national gallery holds the broadest survey of Danish art.”

– Travel + Leisure

Concierge Concierge
"Massive collection— embracing everything from Rubens and Rembrandt to Picasso and Munch—are."
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The museum's golden-age Danish paintings remain the real revelation
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is the largest museum in Denmark, housing painting and sculpture from the 13th to the present century." Full review
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Of all these works, we are drawn to a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, Christ as the Suffering Redeemer.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Old-master paintings... as well as a comprehensive array of antique and 20th-century Danish art make up the National Art Gallery collection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The museum also has an extensive collection of drawings, engravings and lithographs representing the works of such prominent artists as Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A gallery, the "street of sculpture", links the old building and the new." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Also known as SMK, the National Gallery is the country's highest repository for artwork, and its wide umbrella draws in everything from the Middle Ages to today." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Set aside a full day to tour the museum and to explore its extensive collections. Recently renovated, the displays are easy to understand and very approachable." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Founded in 1896 the Danish National Gallery displays and features international artwork dating back to the 1300s." Full review
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Don't miss the beautiful park situated immediately behind the museum.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Denmark’s oldest and finest collection of art is housed in a suitably grand 1890s building and a modern extension added in the 1990s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"You could easily spend an entire day roaming the National Gallery, but if you're pressed there are plenty of highlights." Full review
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