The National Museum
Right in the heart of Copenhagen, you’ll find the National Museum, where stories from the past meet the curiosity of the present. Here, you can explore everything from Vikings and the Middle Ages to everyday life in Denmark and feel how history still shapes us today.
Step into Denmark's most significant treasure trove of stories
In the exhibition Prehistoric Denmark, you can see iconic finds such as the Sun Chariot, the Egtved Girl, and the Gundestrup Cauldron. You can also meet the Huldremose Woman, whose life and death continue to inspire wonder. Among Viking swords, silver treasures and divination amulets, you will gain insight into a time when Denmark was a maritime superpower.
Modern and engaging exhibitions
In the latest exhibitions, such as "The Viking Sorceress," you will gain a rare insight into the beliefs, destiny, and worldview of the Vikings, as told through the völva – a seeress and cultural icon of the Viking Age.
And in KA-CHING!, we ask how money has shaped our lives over thousands of years. You can even play along: maybe you’ll win a million and a trip in the money pit.
From grandeur to play at child height
At the National Museum, you can immerse yourself in the historical halls from the 1700s — the Prince’s Palace, where stucco, panels and chandeliers bear witness to grandeur and elegance. For families with children, the Children’s Museum is the highlight, where you can sail in a Viking ship, cook in a medieval kitchen and experience school life in the 1950s. The best thing about it all is that you can touch, play and laugh as much as you want.
See the most important things – or explore at your own pace
Take a trip through history at your own pace. You can pick up the museum’s free audio guide and let the objects tell their stories as you move around. You can also choose to take a private tour – for example, of the Klunkehjem apartment, a unique and well-preserved 19th-century gem.
Taste history – or bring it home
In the museum restaurant, you can enjoy classic Danish dishes, coffee and cake. Also, stop by the museum shop, where you can buy designer crafts, history-themed gifts and delicious delicacies ranging from mead to museum beer.
A visit to the National Museum is an experience that awakens all the senses!