Museums in Denmark
The world’s great museums of art, history and science — ideal for city breaks in any season.
Denmark has 54 museums on our list, mostly in Capital Region, South Denmark, and Central Jutland. Best months: July–August.
Museums in Denmark
Kronborg Castle
Castle in Helsingør, Denmark
Rosenborg Castle
Palace in Copenhagen
Frederiksborg Palace
Castle in Hillerød, Denmark
Egeskov Castle
Castle
Rundetaarn
17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Art museum in Denmark
The Old Town
Open-air town museum in Aarhus, Denmark
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
Art museum in Aarhus, Denmark
Hirschsprung Collection
Art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
Skagens Museum
Art museum in Skagen, Denmark
Museum Ordrupgaard
State-owned art museum in Denmark
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Moesgaard Museum
Cultural history museum, archaeological museum in Højbjerg, Denmark
Koldinghus
Danish royal castle
Bornholm Art Museum
Art museum in Bornholm, Denmark
Sønderborg Castle
Castle in Denmark
Designmuseum Denmark
Art museum
Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg
Art museum in Aalborg, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Museum in Odense, Denmark
David Collection
Art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
Spøttrup Borg
Brick Gothic castle in Denmark
Jægerspris Castle
Danish manor house
Danish Design Centre
Denmark's national center for design
Museum Jorn
Art museum in Silkeborg, Denmark
Museum Silkeborg
Building in Denmark
Nyborg Castle
Medieval castle on the Danish island of Funen
Fuglsang Art Museum
Art museum in Lolland, Denmark
KØN - Gender Museum Denmark
Museum in Aarhus, Denmark
Kongernes Jelling
Nordsøen Oceanarium
Aquarium in Hirtshals, Denmark
Brandts Museum of Photographic Art
Former art museum in Odense, Denmark
Workers Museum
Museum in Copenhagen
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Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
Church in Copenhagen
Nivaagaard Museum
Museum in Niva, Denmark
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Voergaard Castle
Manor house in Brønderslev Municipality, Denmark
Anchers Hus
Historic house and studio museum in Skagen, Denmark
Vejen Art Museum
Art museum in Denmark
Børglum Abbey
Manor house in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark
Geologisk Museum
Former museum of geology, located at Øster Voldgade at the northeast corner of the Botanic garden in Copenhagen
Cisternerne
Contemporary art space in Copenhagen, Denmark
Randers Museum of Art
Museum for Danish art
Dybbøl Windmill
Danish smock mill
North Atlantic House
Culture centre in Copenhagen, Denmark
Herning Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum in Herning, Denmark
Pederstrup
Manor house in Denmark
Oluf Høst Museum
Museum in Denmark
Wadden Sea Centre
Danish museum
Utzon Center
Museum in Aalborg
Drachmanns Hus
Museum in Skagen, Denmark
Højer Mølle
Danish smock mill
Bakkehuset
Building in Copenhagen, Denmark
Sorø Art Museum
Art museum in Denmark
Erichsens Gård
Museum in Bornholm, Denmark
Glasmuseum Ebeltoft
Art museum in Denmark
Rudolph Tegner Museum
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Denmark?
Atlas of Seasons lists 54 notable museums in Denmark.
What are the best museums in Denmark?
The best-known are Kronborg Castle, Rosenborg Castle, and Frederiksborg Palace.
When is the best time for museums in Denmark?
July–August.