Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in central Copenhagen displaying Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sculptures alongside French and Danish paintings. The connected exhibition halls follow a neoclassical design with tall rooms and symmetrical layouts.

Carl Jacobsen, son of the Carlsberg Breweries founder, opened the museum in 1888 to share his private art collection with the Danish public. Later donations and purchases expanded the holdings to include French Impressionists and other European works.

The name comes from the Greek word for sculpture collection and reflects the original focus on ancient works. Visitors today also come for the French paintings, while the halls with classical columns and high ceilings give the feel of a European palace.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m., except Thursdays when it stays open until 10 p.m. All rooms are on ground level or accessible by elevator, and the garden remains heated in winter.

The central winter garden with a copper dome, palm trees, and a fountain connects the older Dahlerup Wing to the newer Kampmann Wing. Visitors often use the space to rest between gallery walks, and light falls gently through the glass structure onto the seating areas.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1882

Founders: Carl Jacobsen

Architects: Vilhelm Dahlerup

Official opening: 1888

Fee: Yes

Charge: DKK 125

Address: Dantes Plads 7, 1556 København V

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00

Phone: +4533418141

Email: info@glyptoteket.dk

Website: http://glyptoteket.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.67250,12.57194

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:00