Art Museums and art spaces
The Copenhagen art scene has always been challenging boundaries and ideas. Artists from all over the world are exhibited in Copenhagen, and it's an exciting universe to dive into. Whether you're into contemporary art, ancient sculptures, or classic paintings, you're sure to be captivated.
Thorvaldsens Museum
Vivid colours and grand architectural design characterise the museum, which houses the works of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsenhouses the works of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Nikolaj Kunsthal
Nikolaj Kunsthall is a unique modern art gallery inside a former church. It is known for hosting exhibitions of international contemporary art and the exceptional view from its tower.
Glyptoteket
Founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen, Glyptoteket is an art museum containing ancient and modern art plus a winter garden in fabulous architectural surroundings.
Cisternerne
The Cisterns, or Cisterne, is a unique exhibition space showing art and hosting events underneath Søndermarken park in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.
The Hirschsprung Collection
The Hirschsprung Collection is an art gallery in Østerbro, Copenhagen showcasing some of the most outstanding pieces of art from the Danish Golden Age.
SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark
SMK is located just off of Copenhagen's Nørreport station. Here you can experience special exhibitions, the royal collections, guided tours, performances, art talks, concerts, workshops and much more.
The David Collection
The largest collection of Islamic Art in Scandinavia is held at the David Collection, an art gallery in Copenhagen.
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Enjoy modern and contemporary art at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, part of the Charlottenborg Palace, in Nyhavn, central Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Contemporary
Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) shows installation art created by world stars and new emerging talents in the B&W welding hall in Refshaleøen, Copenhagen.
Ordrupgaard Museum
Ordrupgaard is an art museum located north of Copenhagen in Charlottenlund. The museum has a significant collection of Danish and French artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries. At Ordrupgaard, art, architecture, and design flow together to a combined experience.
Sophienholm Kunsthal
In a historic setting and scenic surroundings, Sophienholm Kunsthal invites dialogue about contemporary art through exhibitions and events.
Gammel Strand
Kunstforeningen GL STRAND is a modern exhibition space with a history going back to 1825. Expect international and Danish contemporary art and a charming café.
The Royal Cast Collection
Explore thousands of plaster sculptures at the Royal Cast Collection.
Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art
Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is a modern art gallery in Copenhagen and one of the oldest contemporary art venues in Denmark.
Overgaden - Institute for Contemporary Art
Politikens Forhal
Exhibition space and platform for artistic dialogue in the inner city of Copenhagen
