All ancient art museums to visit in Scandinavia

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 17 ancient art museums in Scandinavia. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Scandinavia:

  1. Oscarshall palace1

    Oscarshall palace

     Oslo
    Oscarshall palace, a summer palace in neo-Gothic style, is situated on Bygdøy by Frognerkilen in Oslo. This location offers a unique blend of historical architecture and natural beauty, making it an interesting destination for tourists who appreciate both. The palace was designed by Danish architect Johan Henrik Nebelong for King Oscar I and was completed in 1852.
  2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek2

    Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

     Copenhagen
    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
  3. ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum3

    ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum

     Aarhus
    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
  4. National Gallery of Denmark4

    National Gallery of Denmark

     Copenhagen
    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
  5. National Gallery5

    National Gallery

     Oslo
    The National Gallery of Norway, situated in Oslo, is a significant part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Since 2003, it has been a part of this larger institution, offering visitors a comprehensive look at Norwegian and international art, architecture, and design.
  6. The Zorn House6

    The Zorn House

     Mora
    The Zornsamlingarna includes several museums in Mora and its surroundings. These museums house a variety of exhibits, including traditional farmhouse architecture, artworks by Anders Zorn and other artists, and folk textiles from the Dalarna region.
  7. Thorvaldsens Museum7

    Thorvaldsens Museum

     Copenhagen
    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
  8. The Nivaagaard Collection8

    The Nivaagaard Collection

     Nivå
    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.
  9. Gothenburg Museum of Art9

    Gothenburg Museum of Art

     Gothenburg
    The Gothenburg Museum of Art is a leading museum of Nordic art in Gothenburg in Sweden. The museum holds a collection that includes art from the 15th century until today,with an emphasis on Nordic art. The collection of Nordic art from around 1900 is especially important. A key part of it is the lav
  10. Hirschsprung Collection (Hirschsprungske Samling)10

    Hirschsprung Collection (Hirschsprungske Samling)

     Copenhagen
    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
  11. Nationalmuseum11

    Nationalmuseum

     Stockholm
    The Nationalmuseum is located in Stockholm and is the largest art museum in Sweden. The collection of the Nationalmuseum includes old paintings and sculptures, handicrafts and drawings from the 16th century to the 20th century. The collection contains work by great artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens,
  12. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities12

    Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities

     Stockholm
    The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquitie (Medelhavsmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that holds and displays an archaeological and cultural-historical collection that consists of finds from the countries of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The collection of the Museum of Mediterr
  13. Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities13

    Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities

     Stockholm
    The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (The Östasiatiska museet) is a museum of art and archeology from East Asia in Stockholm. It is located on the island of Skeppsholmen and contains an extensive collection of artifacts from China, Japan, India and other parts of Asia. The Museum of Far Eastern Ant
  14. Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities - The Royal Palace14

    Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities - The Royal Palace is Sweden's oldest public art museum, and one of the oldest in Europe. It was opened in 1794 in a part of the Stockholm Palace, to memorize Gustav III's protection of the free arts. The museum contains ancient sculptures from his trip to Italy in
  15. Museum of Ancient Art15

    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
  16. Royal Swedish Academy of Arts16

    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts

     Stockholm
    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts (The Konstakademien) promotes the development of art in Sweden. The Art Academy holds a large collection of works of art from the past 270 years, mainly of its own members, as well as a famous collection of antique plaster and a comprehensive archive.
  17. Holmsbu picture gallery17

    Holmsbu picture gallery

     Holmsbu
    Holmsbu Billedgalleri, also known as Stiftelsen Holmsbu Billedgalleri Henrik Sørensens samlinger, is a foundation that owns an art museum in Holmsbu, located in the Asker municipality. The museum was originally owned by Hurum municipality and was established in 1963. It is home to a collection of paintings by Henrik Sørensen, Thorvald Erichsen, and Oluf Wold-Thorne, as well as a selection of Henrik Sørensen's collection of faience, antiques, and books.