The National Museum of Denmark
8 expert reviews
“A must-see for its rich collections, the museum has been extended several times since its foundation in 1819.”
– Michelin Guide
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 Planet
Top 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
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."