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The National Museum of Denmark

From vikings and ancient treasures to modern everyday life. We look forward to welcoming you.

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The Viking sorceress

Special exhibition

KA-CHING!

Special exhibition

The Children's Museum

Meet the Vikings

Step into the dramatic world of the Vikings
The Viking exhibition

Meet the Danes

Authentic guided tour in English
Hygge, happiness and bikes everywhere. Let our local guide give you his or her perspective on the values and habits that have shaped Denmark over the past 200 years.
Join the tour

Experience history

10 must-see things at the museum
KA-CHING!
History of Denmark on 3 floors

Touch, play and explore

The Children’s Museum
Welcome to a place where history is made for play. Here, children can sail a Viking ship, visit a bazaar, cook in a medieval kitchen and defend a castle under siege. It is hands-on, active and full of imagination.
Visit the Children's Museum

Guided tours

Let someone show you the good bits. Sometimes a great story makes all the difference. Join one of our guided tours and get closer to the people, objects and ideas behind the exhibitions. Our guides bring history to life with surprising stories you might otherwise miss.

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Eat like a Dane

Food and beverages
History can make you hungry. At Café Daisy, you can take a break and enjoy Danish food in beautiful surroundings. Try a classic Danish lunch, seasonal dishes and local flavors or stop by for coffee and something sweet before heading back into the museum.
See the menu

Denmark To Go

Museum shop
Some memories fit in a suitcase. In the museum shop, you will find Danish design, books, gifts, jewelry, local specialties and quality replicas inspired by the museum’s collections. Whether you are looking for something beautiful, useful, curious or very Danish, end your visit here.
Visit the shop

Get 10% off your admission ticket

Get more history for your money! Your ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can visit when it suits you.

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Online collections

In the National Museum of Denmark’s online collections, you can explore hundreds of thousands of images and objects from the museum’s archives and cultural-historical collections.
Online collections

Research

Find out about our research centres, projects and publications.
Research at the National Museum

Conservation

The National Museum of Denmark's conservation department is responsible for conservation, restoration, and preventive conservation.
Conservation

Open today
10:00 - 17:00

Admission ticket

  • Adult
    150 DKK
  • Buy your ticket online
    135 DKK
  • Under 18 years old
    Free
  • Group (10+ persons)
    135 DKK
Buy ticket

The ticket is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Tickets can be purchased at the museum ticket desk or online. Online purchases receive a 10% discount on admission.

Buy an annual pass

Get access to all the museum's exhibitions and lots of benefits all year round.Buy an annual pass

See our guided tours

Choose from several exciting tours and gain access to all of the museum's exhibitions.Book a tour