Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
9 expert reviews
Frommer's
"The Glyptotek, behind Tivoli, was founded by the 19th-century art collector Carl Jacobsen, Mr. Carlsberg himself, and houses modern art and antiquities." Full review
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The Egyptian collection is outstanding
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Fin de siècle architecture dallies with an eclectic mix of art." Full review
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An added treat for visitors is the August/September Summer Concert Series
Lonely Planet
"What was once a garage for the Carlsberg brewery is now one of Copenhagen’s hottest art precincts, with three leading galleries under the one roof." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A compact museum filled with the collection amassed by Carl Jacobsen (founder of Carlsberg beer)." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The museum’s two collections are antiquities and French and Danish art from the 19th century." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Boasts the biggest collection of antiquities in Northern Europe (the Etruscan section is particularly impressive)." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"The art museum is decorated with creatively remodeled pre-Nazi swastikas. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"The collection at the Glyptotek is staggering." Full review
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Don’t miss the lovely café with outstanding cakes in the Winter Garden.
Independent
"For culture, start at the National Museum of Denmark for some Viking history, then change it up with a visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, a museum showcasing 6,000 years worth of history in exhibitions ranging from Ancient Egypt to the works of Van Gogh"