Ordrupgaard

Ordrupgaard is an art museum housed in a three-winged building that displays French and Danish paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Modern extensions by architects Zaha Hadid and Snøhetta connect the historic structure with contemporary gallery spaces.

Wilhelm Hansen founded the museum in 1918 to house his personal collection of French and Danish art. The collection grew to become one of the most significant holdings of Northern European Impressionism and French masterpieces.

The collection presents French painters like Degas and Manet alongside Danish artists such as Hammershøi and Ring, showing how both traditions influenced each other. You can see how Nordic light and subject matter appear in works displayed next to their French counterparts.

The museum is set in a rural area with easy access from Copenhagen, with parking on-site and well-marked paths. The interiors are ground-level throughout, and the modern wings connect seamlessly to the historic sections for easy navigation.

The surrounding Art Park features rotating contemporary installations, including a bamboo maze and a mist installation by artist Olafur Eliasson. These large-scale outdoor works create an unexpected experience where nature and modern art come together.

Location: Gentofte Municipality

Inception: 1918

Founders: Wilhelm Hansen

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Vilvordevej 110, 2920 Charlottenlund, Danmark

Opening Hours: Tuesday 11:00-17:00; Wednesday 11:00-19:00; Thursday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +4539641183

Website: http://ordrupgaard.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.76719,12.56296

Latest update: December 10, 2025 07:51