Statens Museum for Kunst
Type: Art Museums, Editor's Picks, Free Attractions, Museums
10Best Says
The National Gallery of Denmark is located a short walk out of the city center in the midst of an attractive park, Ostre Anlaeg, which was once part of Copenhagen's ramparts, The architecture is a... Read More
The National Gallery of Denmark is located a short walk out of the city center in the midst of an attractive park, Ostre Anlaeg, which was once part of Copenhagen's ramparts, The architecture is a fascinating melding of the original, red brick building designed by Dahlerup in 1896 and the modern wing, linked by the glass-roofed Sculpture Street, a vast corridor flanked on one side by immense windows giving way to a beautiful view of the surrounding park and lake. The museum's permanent collection includes Renaissance masterpieces, French art from the early 1900s, older Scandinavian works and an extensive 20th-century collection, spread over some three floors. The museum is user-friendly, with elevators, electronic guides, free buggies and a kids' section. Admission is free: changing exhibitions come with a separate charge.
Hours:
- Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (till 8pm Wed)
Admissions:
- Permanent exhibits Free
Special exhibits Adult DKK 95; Senior DKK 75; Student (+18-25) DKK 65; Child (0-18) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jane Graham
Copenhagen Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Families should check out the museum's facilities and areas for children."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Statens Museum for Kunst offers three floors of art history and great facilities - all free of charge.