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The National Museum of DenmarkvsNational Gallery of Denmark
Both are praised by writers. Overall, National Gallery of Denmark ranks marginally higher than The National Museum of Denmark. National Gallery of Denmark scores 93 with recommendations from 8 publications like Concierge, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The National Museum of Denmark
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Ny Vestergade 10, Copenhagen 1220, Denmark
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Frommer's "Denmark's top repository of artifacts. Wander a while... and you'll find a few palatical rooms and a lot more random booty that's immensely fascinating." Full review
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Don't miss the Hjortespring Boat, a plank-built vessel made around 300 B.C. and the unearthed not too long ago in a stunning discovery.
Fodor's "One of the best museums of its kind in Europe, the Nationalmuseet is inside a 18th-century royal residence that's peaked by massive overhead windows." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Has first claims on virtually every antiquity uncovered on Danish soil, including Stone Age tools, Viking weaponry, rune stones, and medieval jewellery." Full review
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Among the many highlights is a finely crafted 3500-year-old Sun Chariot
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Organises temporary exhibitions, and the permanent collection presents the history of Denmark through its successive objects and cultures." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A must-see for its rich collections, the museum has been extended several times since its foundation in 1819." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Denmark’s largest museum is a stunning display of cultural history, both Danish and foreign." Full review
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If you’re on a tight schedule, prioritize by signing up for a guided tour in advance and be sure to hit the Ethnographic Exhibition as well as the newly re-opened Danish Antiquity exhibit with archaeological artifacts dating back to the Viking Age.
The Guardian "The National Museum of Denmark is a fantastic old building, a former palace, where visitors can see Viking treasures such as the Tissø ring as well as Viksø helmets (pictured), preserved bodies found in bogs and exhibitions that invite you into new interpretations of history – I always leave with a lust for gold!
A recent exhibition included a multimedia presentation that took visitors on a Viking raid"
Travel + Leisure "The National Museum of Denmark is a treasure trove of Danish culture and history. It’s also home to interesting global exhibits that include African masks and Egyptian tombs."
National Gallery of Denmark
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Solvgade 48-50, Copenhagen 1307, Denmark
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Concierge "Massive collection embracing everything from Rubens and Rembrandt to Picasso and Munchare."
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The museum's golden-age Danish paintings remain the real revelation
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 "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 PlanetTop 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
Travel + Leisure "Bordered by the sprawling botanical gardens and 17th-century Rosenborg Castle... the palatial national gallery holds the broadest survey of Danish art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A gallery, the "street of sculpture", links the old building and the new." Full review
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 "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 "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 "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
