All free museums and attractions to visit in Denmark

Denmark (Scandinavia) has a lot to offer for you culturally, even if you're on a budget, including free museums, free activities and free attractions. 118 museums and attractions in Denmark can be visited without charge.

Are you looking for free things to do in Denmark? These are the best places to visit:

  1. Danish Royal Castle1

    Danish Royal Castle

     Kolding
  2. Den Gamle By2

    Den Gamle By

     Aarhus
    Den Gamle By is an open-air town museum in Aarhus that is focused on illustrating Danish town culture. The museum consists of 75 historical buildings collected from 20 settlements from all over Denmark. The town with its buildings as a whole is the main attraction but most buildings can also be visi
  3. Danish Museum of Science and Technology3

    Danish Museum of Science and Technology

     Snekkersten
    Come here for a fun learning experience with the whole family. The museum includes hundreds of automobiles, a number of airplanes, etc.
  4. Kaleko Mølle4

    Kaleko Mølle

     Faaborg
  5. Aarestrup House Museum5

    Aarestrup House Museum

     Nysted
    In the early 19th century, the house was home to the Danish poet Emil Aarestrup and his family. It was here that Aarestrup penned many of his poems, which were later published and for which he gained fame. Visitors to the house can gain a sense of the environment that inspired Aarestrup's work and contributed to his literary legacy.
  6. Borgmestergården6

    Borgmestergården

     Nyborg
  7. The David Collection7

    The David Collection

     Copenhagen
    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
  8. Visit Carlsberg8

    Visit Carlsberg

     Copenhagen
  9. Esbjerg Water Tower9

    Esbjerg Water Tower

     Esbjerg
  10. Mariager Saltcenter10

    Mariager Saltcenter

     Mariager
  11. Kastrupgård11

    Kastrupgård

     Kastrup
  12. Kulturhuset Boderne12

    Kulturhuset Boderne

     Næstved
  13. Bornholm Art Museum13

    Bornholm Art Museum

     Rø
  14. Eagle World14

    Eagle World

     Tuen
  15. Majbølle Mølle15

    Majbølle Mølle

     Majbølle
  16. North Sea Oceanarium16

    North Sea Oceanarium

     Hirtshals
    The oceanarium adopts a responsible approach: it strives to provide enough space so the animals can exhibit their natural behaviour.
  17. The Open Air Museum17

    The Open Air Museum

     Copenhagen
  18. Danish Welfare Museum18

    Danish Welfare Museum

     Svendborg
  19. Viking Museum19

    Viking Museum

     Lejre
    The Lejre Museum, situated in Gammel Lejre on Midtsjælland, is a cultural-historical museum that forms part of the Roskilde Museum. This museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the Lejre Municipality, from ancient times to the present day.
  20. Ringe Museum20

    Ringe Museum

     Ringe
    Ringe Museum is a local museum situated in the town of Ringe, which is located in the central part of Funen. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the region. The museum offers a unique insight into the local history and culture of the area.
  21. Lumby Mill21

    Lumby Mill

     Lumby
  22. Økolariet22

    Økolariet

     Vejle
  23. Farvergården23

    Farvergården

     Kerteminde
  24. Bindeballe Station24

    Bindeballe Station

     Bindeballe
  25. Annaborg - Hillerød Kunstforening25

    Annaborg - Hillerød Kunstforening

     Hillerød
  26. Jyllandsakvariet26

    Jyllandsakvariet

     Thyborøn
  27. Art Museum27

    Art Museum

     Holstebro
  28. Holstebro Museum28

    Holstebro Museum

     Holstebro
  29. Post & Tele Museum29

    Post & Tele Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Post & Tele Museum was Denmark’s national museum of post and telecommunications. It closed in 2017 and reopened on a new location as the Enigma Museum.
  30. Møstings Hus30

    Møstings Hus

     Frederiksberg
  31. Boldrup Museum31

    Boldrup Museum

     Stenild
    The Boldrup Museum is an agricultural museum situated slightly south of Nørager and to the north of Hobro. This location provides a serene and authentic rural setting that complements the museum's theme and exhibits.
  32. Baunhøj Mølle32

    Baunhøj Mølle

     Grenaa
  33. Lemvig Museum33

    Lemvig Museum

     Lemvig
  34. Hadsund Animal Garden34

    Hadsund Animal Garden

     Hadsund
  35. Øregaard Museum35

    Øregaard Museum

     Hellerup
  36. Ringkøbing Museum36

    Ringkøbing Museum

     Ringkøbing
    Ringkøbing Museum, the oldest of 13 departments under Ringkøbing-Skjern Museum, was formed as a result of a merger between Ringkøbing Museum and Skjern-Egvad Museum in 2007. This historical context adds to the rich heritage of the museum, making it a significant part of the local cultural landscape.
  37. Esbjerg Printing Museum37

    Esbjerg Printing Museum

     Esbjerg
  38. Odense Bunkermuseum38

    Odense Bunkermuseum

     Odense
  39. Hjedding Dairy Museum39

    Hjedding Dairy Museum

     Ølgod
  40. Open Air Museum40

    Open Air Museum

     Herning
  41. Danmarks Motorcykelmuseum41

    Danmarks Motorcykelmuseum

     Stubbekøbing
  42. Stubbekøbing Museum42

    Stubbekøbing Museum

     Stubbekøbing
  43. Langelandsfort43

    Langelandsfort

     Søndenbro
  44. The Border Museum44

    The Border Museum

     Frederikshøj
  45. Kliplev Lokalhistorisk Arkiv45

    Kliplev Lokalhistorisk Arkiv

     Kliplev
  46. Danmarks Museum for Lystsejlads46

    Danmarks Museum for Lystsejlads

     Svendborg
  47. Fredericia Town Museum47

    Fredericia Town Museum

     Fredericia
  48. Langelands Museum48

    Langelands Museum

     Rudkøbing
  49. Løkken Museum49

    Løkken Museum

     Løkken
  50. Dieselhouse50

    Dieselhouse

     Copenhagen
  51. Flakkebjerg School Museum51

    Flakkebjerg School Museum

     Flakkebjerg
  52. Hals Skanse52

    Hals Skanse

     Hals
  53. Humlemagasinet53

    Humlemagasinet

     Harndrup
  54. Museum Vestfyn Toldboden54

    Museum Vestfyn Toldboden

     Assens
  55. Museumsgården55

    Museumsgården

     Keldbylille
  56. Toldboden56

    Toldboden

     Kerteminde
  57. Dansk Klokkemuseum57

    Dansk Klokkemuseum

     Over Lert
  58. The Victorian Home58

    The Victorian Home

     Copenhagen
  59. Kunsthal Aarhus59

    Kunsthal Aarhus

     Aarhus
    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.
  60. The Cathedral Museum - Church of Our Lady60

    The Cathedral Museum - Church of Our Lady

     Copenhagen
  61. Dansk Nutidsmuseum61

    Dansk Nutidsmuseum

     Aars
  62. Danish Revue Museum62

    Danish Revue Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Danish Revue Museum is a museum in Copenhagen that is housed in a Neoclassical country house built for August Jacob Christian Riise in 1860. The museum is dedicated to the history of humorous entertainment in Denmark, as well as the Danish Revue tradition. The collection contains pieces from the
  63. Museum for Banks and Saving Banks63

    Museum for Banks and Saving Banks

     Copenhagen
  64. Museum of Ancient Art64

    Museum of Ancient Art

     Aarhus
    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
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    Cultural Botanical Garden

     Odense
  66. Old Dyers Yard66

    Old Dyers Yard

     Ebeltoft
  67. Løkken Redningshus67

    Løkken Redningshus

     Løkken
  68. Viborg Kunsthal68

    Viborg Kunsthal

     Viborg
  69. Mølsteds Museum69

    Mølsteds Museum

     Dragør
  70. Museum Østjylland70

    Museum Østjylland

     Randers
  71. The House for Art and Design71

    The House for Art and Design

     Holstebro
  72. Roskilde Museum of Tools72

    Roskilde Museum of Tools

     Roskilde
  73. Roskilde Slagter Museum73

    Roskilde Slagter Museum

     Roskilde
  74. Museum Østjylland74

    Museum Østjylland

     Grenaa
  75. Jacob Michelsens Gård75

    Jacob Michelsens Gård

     Aabenraa
  76. Kastrupgårdsamlingen76

    Kastrupgårdsamlingen

     Kastrup
  77. Mid and West Jutland Railway Museum77

    Mid and West Jutland Railway Museum

     Struer
  78. Thisted Lilleby78

    Thisted Lilleby

     Thisted
  79. Vingsted Historical Workshops79

    Vingsted Historical Workshops

     Vejle
  80. Thy National Park80

    Thy National Park

     Faddersbøl
    Thy National Park, one of the four national parks in Denmark, holds the distinction of being the first national park on Danish mainland territory. Established on June 29, 2007, the park spans an impressive area of 244 km², offering a vast expanse of natural beauty for visitors to explore.
  81. Brohuset ved Hammershus81

    Brohuset ved Hammershus

     Dammen
  82. E Bindstouw82

    E Bindstouw

     Lysgård
    E Bindstouw is a quaint local museum situated in the town of Lysgård, to the south of Viborg. It is managed by the Viborg Museum and is open to the public only during the months of July and August. This information is crucial for tourists planning their visit to ensure they schedule it within the museum's operating months.
  83. Reersø Museum83

    Reersø Museum

     Reersø
  84. Toftum School84

    Toftum School

     Toftum
    Toftum Skole, situated on the Danish North Sea island of Rømø, is recognized as one of the smallest school buildings in Denmark. This unique attribute adds to its charm and historical significance, making it an interesting site for tourists who appreciate architecture and history.
  85. Randbøldal Museum85

    Randbøldal Museum

     Randbøldal
  86. Karlsladen86

    Karlsladen

     Rostved
  87. Enigma – Museum of Post, Tele and Communication87

    Enigma – Museum of Post, Tele and Communication

     Copenhagen
    The Enigma – Museum of Post, Tele and Communication is an interactive museum in Copenhagen that is dedicated to communication. The collection includes old phones, first mobile phones or even letters dating back to the 17th century.
  88. Regional Museum88

    Regional Museum

     Hirtshals
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    Jyllands Park Zoo

     Fjelstervang
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    Skovhuset Kunst & Natur

     Værløse
  91. 91

    PapegøjeLand

     Husum-Ballum
  92. 92

    Pangea Park

     Bjæverskov
  93. Ringkøbing Museum93

    Ringkøbing Museum

     Skjern
  94. 94

    Stenaldercenter Ertebølle

     Ertebølle
  95. 95

    Hillerød Town Museum

     Hillerød
  96. 96

    Samsø Tekniske Museum

     Langemark
    The Samsø Austin Museum is a technical museum situated to the east of Torup on the island of Samsø. The museum's main focus is on the display of cars from the Austin brand. This unique collection offers visitors a chance to explore the history and evolution of this iconic car brand.
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    Myrthuegård

     Guldager Stationsby
  98. 98

    Herb Garden

     Aalborg
  99. 99

    Bonbon Museum 2.0

     Hedegårde
  100. 100

    Nakskov Brandmuseum

     Nakskov
  101. 101

    Danmarks Kartoffelmuseum

     Hasmark
  102. 102

    Høkeren

     Kerteminde
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    Birkerød Art Association

     Birkerød
  104. 104

    Ulstrup Mill

     Ulstrup
    Recently renovated Dutch gallery mill. Perfect vantage point and a reminder of the region's history.
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    Ballerup Museum

     Ballerup
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    Migration Museum of Denmark

     Farum
  107. 107

    Skovsgaard's Mill- and Bakery Museum

     Fladholte
  108. 108

    Møsting's House

     Copenhagen
  109. 109

    Kramboden

     Odense
  110. 110

    Østerskov Museum

     Haderslev
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    Tobaksladen

     Tranekær
  112. 112

    The Bunker Museum

     Fredericia
  113. 113

    Karrebæksminde Fiskeri- og Bymuseum

     Karrebæksminde
  114. 114

    Egnssamlingen

     Saltum
  115. 115

    Thorsbro Vandværks Museum

     Torslunde
  116. 116

    VW & Retro Museum

     Ulfborg
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    Ravningbroen

     Bredsten
  118. 118

    Øster Han Herreds Egnssamling

     Tranum