The National Museum

Experience runestones, stand face to face with bog bodies, see The Golden Horns, be inspired by the suit worn by the first Dane in space and see an original hash stall from Freetown Christiania. The National Museum tells the history of Denmark from the earliest settlements to the life today. 

Iconic treasures of Danish history

Experience world-famous highlights with a starring role in Danish history. Runestones, The Golden Horns, the suit worn by the first Dane in space and the hash stall from Freetown Christiania that has become a symbol of Danish liberal-mindedness.

'THE VIKING SORCERESS'

Meet the powerful sorceress of the Viking Age at the National Museum’s spectacular exhibition.

Step inside the mystical universe of the Vikings and unravel their complex relationship to their own age and the future.

The Children’s Museum

Here you are invited to play and touch everything in sight! Join a raid in the Viking ship, discover a backyard of the 1930s or enter a classroom of the past and experience what school was like for the great-grandparents of Danes. Board the cargo ship and settle down in the berth in the cabin, or explore a Pakistani market and buy food in the bazaar. You can also cook in a Medieval kitchen, or prepare the knights’ castle for defense against enemy attacks.

Eat Nordic

With clear references to classic lunch and local dishes, restaurant Smör serves new interpretations of Danish food.

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Opening Hours

01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024:
Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Location

Prinsens Palæ

Ny Vestergade 10


https://natmus.dk/museer-og-slotte/nationalmuseet/

Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible