Copenhagen Amber Museum, Amber museum in Kanneworffs House, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Copenhagen Amber Museum in Kanneworffs House displays a collection of amber pieces holding preserved insects and plants from prehistoric times. The exhibition allows visitors to examine these ancient specimens in detail with magnifying glasses.
The museum occupies Kanneworffs House, built in 1606 and initially home to barbers, tobacco spinners, and various craftspeople. The building later transformed into a museum space to display these valuable collections to the public.
The museum shows how amber distributed from Scandinavia across Europe, creating trade connections between distant regions. Visitors see pieces that reveal this historical exchange and the material's role in linking ancient communities.
The museum is located at Kongens Nytorv and offers easy access from the city center. Visitors should plan time for careful observation, as examining details through magnifying glasses requires patience and attention.
In 2010, the museum acquired Denmark's largest modern amber discovery at 4,125 grams, found by a fisherman during his work. This remarkable find shows that rare amber pieces are still being discovered in the waters around Denmark today.
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