Experts' Choice Award Thorvaldsen's Museum
What the experts agree on
Denmark's oldest museum showcases neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's life work in a striking neo-Classical building, complete with his ivy-covered tomb at its center.
“Visit his majestic museum, with finished pieces and casts of most of his work, including the iconic Christ statue.”
– Travel + Leisure
Frommer's "The oldest art gallery in Denmark... houses the greatest collection of the works of Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), the biggest name in neoclassical sculpture." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"After four decades in Rome, Thorvaldsen returned to Copenhagen and donated his private collection to the Danish public." Full review
Fodor's "The 19th-century artist Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844) is buried at the center of this museum in a simple, ivy-covered tomb." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built in a deliberately neo-Classical style in homage to the artist, this museum... provides a fascinating insight into the art of his time." Full review
Afar Magazine "Artist Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) grew up in Copenhagen but spent most of his career in Rome, where there was huge demand for his neoclassical sculptures." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Denmark’s oldest museum, a charming institution founded in 1848, has a golden-hued facade, ornate ceilings, and mosaic floors." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler "Its iconic ultramarine ceilings, impressive architecture, and collection of Danish neoclassical sculptures by Bertel Thorvaldsen make it one of the city's most tranquil oases"
Lonely Planet "This quaint museum is dedicated to Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, and it's free to enter on the last Wednesday of each month"
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