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Museum · Copenhagen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen

National Museum of Denmark is a museum in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 32 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 110 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Audio tour · National Museum of Denmark

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You're standing at the Nationalmuseet, the National Museum of Denmark, a short walk from the shopping street Strøget in the centre of Copenhagen. It's the country's largest museum of cultural history. Take a look at the building first. This is the Prinsens Palæ on Frederiksholms Kanal, built in 1744 as a residence for Frederick V.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Apr-Oct Mo-Su,PH 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo closed, Tu-Su,PH 10:00-17:00; Dec 24,25,31 off
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible
Visitors
1,765,030 a year (2017)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near National Museum of Denmark

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 32 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek · 290 m

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Rosenborg Castle
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Rosenborg Castle · 1.2 km

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Copenhagen City Hall
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Copenhagen City Hall · 290 m

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Christiansborg Palace
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Christiansborg Palace · 300 m

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Thorvaldsen Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Thorvaldsen Museum · 330 m

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1City Hall SquareAttraction · 420 m away
  2. 2Church of the Holy GhostAttraction · 510 m away
  3. 3Church of Our LadyAttraction · 540 m away
  4. 4The Stock Exchange buildingAttraction · 590 m away
  5. 5Church of HolmenAttraction · 600 m away
  6. 6SynagogenAttraction · 720 m away
  7. 7Round TowerObservation tower · 750 m away
  8. 8Det Kongelige TeaterAttraction · 880 m away
  9. 9Kongens NytorvAttraction · 960 m away
  10. 10Church of Our Saviour, CopenhagenAttraction · 1.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions

When is National Museum of Denmark open?

Apr-Oct Mo-Su,PH 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo closed, Tu-Su,PH 10:00-17:00; Dec 24,25,31 off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is National Museum of Denmark wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 10 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at National Museum of Denmark, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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