One of the world’s most enchanting museums, the Louisiana will likely prove the highlight of any visit to Copenhagen. Its permanent collection comprises more than 4,000 works produced since 1945, with an emphasis on painting and sculpture. In particular, the Louisiana houses an impressive collection of works by Picasso, Giacometti and Danish masters Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn. Equally appealing is its location. On the coast north of Copenhagen, the museum boasts photo-worthy views across the Øresund towards Sweden. Its delightful sculpture park, featuring works by Alexander Calder and Richard Serra, is unforgettable.
Culture vultures, get ready to have a whale of a time in the Danish capital. You might think of Copenhagen as the place for intricate pastries, craft beer and fantastic nightlife, but the museums here are second to none – and there’s a lot to choose from.
The museums here cover a lot of ground, but they do so with confidence and credibility, from the celebrated genius of the Louisiana to the Degas bronzes of Ny Carlsberg Gylptotek. From art and design to the National Museum, here are the best of Copenhagen’s museums right now.
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This guide was written by James Clasper, a writer based in Copenhagen. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.