The National Museum of Denmark
8 expert reviews
“A must-see for its rich collections, the museum has been extended several times since its foundation in 1819.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's
"Denmark's top repository of artifacts. Wander a while... and you'll find a few palatical rooms and a lot more random booty that's immensely fascinating."
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Don't miss the Hjortespring Boat, a plank-built vessel made around 300 B.C. and the unearthed not too long ago in a stunning discovery.
Fodor's
"One of the best museums of its kind in Europe, the Nationalmuseet is inside a 18th-century royal residence that's peaked by massive overhead windows."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Has first claims on virtually every antiquity uncovered on Danish soil, including Stone Age tools, Viking weaponry, rune stones, and medieval jewellery."
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Among the many highlights is a finely crafted 3500-year-old Sun Chariot
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Organises temporary exhibitions, and the permanent collection presents the history of Denmark through its successive objects and cultures."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Denmark’s largest museum is a stunning display of cultural history, both Danish and foreign."
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If you’re on a tight schedule, prioritize by signing up for a guided tour in advance and be sure to hit the Ethnographic Exhibition as well as the newly re-opened Danish Antiquity exhibit with archaeological artifacts dating back to the Viking Age.
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