National Museum of Denmark

The National Museum of Denmark is a museum of culture in Copenhagen holding more than one million objects from 14,000 years of history within the former Prince's Palace. The collection spreads across several floors and includes archaeological finds, artworks, and everyday items from all periods of Danish history.

The museum was founded in 1849 and grew from the Royal Collection of Curiosities. Over time it developed into the central institution for preserving Danish cultural history.

The building once served as a residence for Danish princes and now connects baroque architecture with modern exhibition spaces. Visitors see how everyday Danish life changed over centuries, from stone tools to furniture from the 20th century.

The museum lies near Strøget shopping street and opens from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00. The entire building offers wheelchair access and includes elevators to all exhibition floors.

One of the most recognized pieces on display is the Trundholm Sun Chariot, a Bronze Age artifact showing a bronze horse pulling a golden solar disc across the sky. The object dates to the 14th century BC and remains one of the oldest surviving examples of Nordic sun worship.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1849

Official opening: 1849

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 København K

Opening Hours: November-March Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; April-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +4533134411

Website: https://natmus.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.67472,12.57472

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:38