Art museums in Denmark

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, previously known as the Museum for Modern Art, is a Danish museum for modern art located in Humlebæk in Fredensborg Municipality in North Zealand. The museum was inaugurated on August 14, 1958, and has since become a significant cultural landmark in Denmark. It offers a unique blend of art, architecture, and landscape, attracting approximately 600,000 visitors annually, making it one of Denmark's most visited museums.

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in Copenhagen that holds and displays a collection built around the collection of the Danish beer magnate Carl Jacobsen, with especially antique sculpture from the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Rome and Greece. Apart from the

The ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum is an art museum in Aarhus. The museum comprises a total of 20,700 square metres on ten floors, which makes it one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. The ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum features four galleries, the ARoS Focus gallery, a floor with installations. In ea

Vibrant venue and the main hub of cultural life in Odense. It also houses Danish Museum of Media and Museum of Photographic Art.

The National Gallery of Denmark (SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst) is the Danish national gallery, located in Copenhagen. The museum was built in 1896 and designed by the architects Vilhelm Dahlerup and Georg E.W. Miller. In 1970 the building was expanded by architect Niels Koppel and in 1998 a modern

The David Collection (Davids Samling) is an art museum in Copenhagen that is housed in a neoclassical building opposite the Rosenborg castle gardens. The museum of the David Collection holds and displays art and crafts from 18th-century Europe, from the Danish Golden Age, modern Danish art, and one

The Amalienborg is a Rococo palace complex in Copenhagen that serves as the residence of the Danish royals. It consists of four palaces that are exact copies of one another, all organized symmetrically around a small square. The statue of a man on a horse in the middle of the square depicts king Fre

The Designmuseum Danmark (The Design Museum of Denmark) is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to design and applied art. It is Denmark's largest museum for Danish and international design with a permanent collection that offers an overview of 20th-century Danish design and applied art, with wo

The Thorvaldsens Museum is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). It is the oldest museum in Denmark that was built from 1839 to 1848, after the sculptor returned from Rome in 1838. In addition to the collection of models and drawings of almost al

The Nivaagaards Malerisamling is a Danish art museum situated next to Nivågård in Nivå. It was established by Johannes Hage, a landowner and private art collector. In 1908, he transferred the collection to the public, creating a self-owned institution.

Munkeruphus, once a country house, is now a unique exhibition space located in Munkerup, Denmark. This architectural gem, influenced by American design, was built in 1916 and has since been transformed into a hub for art and culture. It was acquired by artist and designer Gunnar Aagaard Andersen in 1958, who made it a center for artistic collaboration. Today, it hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing art, crafts, design, architecture, and other themes.

Den Hirschsprungske Samling, or Hirschsprung Collection is a museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to visual art from Denmark, mostly from the 19th century. The Hirschsprung Collection is chronologically exhibited. Much space is reserved for artists from the Danish Golden Age, but later 19th-centur

Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum, previously known as Hjørring Kunstmuseum, is a state-funded art museum located in Hjørring. The museum was established in 1963 and has since been a significant cultural institution in the region.

Jens Søndergaards Museum is an art museum situated in the quaint village of Ferring, nestled in the scenic area of Bovbjerg in Northwest Jutland. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage of the region while enjoying the serene beauty of the Danish countryside.

Øm Kloster Museum is a significant historical site located between Mossø and Gudensø. It is dedicated to the illumination of Øm Kloster, a medieval monastery. The museum provides a unique opportunity to delve into the history and culture of the region.

The Danish Jewish Museum (Dansk Jødisk Museum) is a museum in Copenhagen that documents the approximately 400-year history of the Jews in Denmark. One focus of the museum is the rescue of Danish Jews during Nazi occupation in October 1943. The museum is located in Slotsholmen, in a former building o

This is something for lovers of Scandinavian art - the museum puts on rotating exhibitions of predominantly local art.

Amager Museum, situated in Store Magleby on Sydamager, is a cultural history museum that forms part of Museum Amager. This museum offers a deep dive into the cultural history of the region, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of this area.

The Storm P. Museum is a a biographical museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to the life and oeuvre of Danish humorist Robert Storm Petersen, popularly known as Storm P. The museum, that is housed in a former local police station exhibits a collection that illustrates a large number of Storm P.'s

Theatre Museum in the Court Theatre is a private museum institution located inside the ancient Danish Hofteatret (court theater) in Copenhagen. The museum traces the history of Danish theater with the exhibition of documents, paintings, letters, costumes, models and scene drawings. The court theater

Kunsthal Aarhus is a contemporary art centre in Aarhus in Denmark. The art centre's mission is to inspire and promote a general knowledge of the fine arts. The musuem does this by developing and presenting international contemporary art in its contemporary art centre.

The Lapidarium of Kings - Christian IV's Brewhouse is a lapidarium in Copenhagen that is housed in the 400 year old brewhouse of King Christian IV where it exhibits a royal collection of stoneworks. The collection consists of 300 statues, sculptures and ornamentation from various materials gathered

The Museum of Ancient Art in Aarhus is a history museum that is dedicated to the ancient art and cultural history of the mediterranean countries. The museum focuses particularly on Ancient Greece, Etruscan civilization and Ancient Rome. The museum holds a collection of over 4,000 objects related to

Nordatlantens Brygge, or North Atlantic House is a cultural center where visitors can experience art and culture from the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland and the rest of the Nordic region. Visitors can experience everything from art exhibitions, concerts and films to events and lectures, with b

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Øm Kloster Museum is a historical site that provides insight into the Øm Kloster, situated between the scenic Mossø and Gudensø. This location offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Denmark's medieval monasteries.

Den Frie Udstilling ('The free exhibition') is an artists' association that was founded in 1891 and is the owner of the Den Frie Udstillingsbygning ('The Free Exhibition Building'), where it presents an annual exhibition.It exhibits contemporary art selected by the artists who are members of the ass