The National Museum Of Denmark offers an incredible array of exhibits and activities that will appeal to the whole family. Learn about the very earliest days of this Scandinavian nation and how its inhabitants survived the ice age by hunting reindeer. See treasures and artefacts from the Middle Ages and from what is Denmark’s best-known or notorious period of the country’s history the Viking era.
As its name suggests, the museum is dedicated to tracing the history of Danish civilisation from its earliest beginnings through to the present day. The building is as much a cultural centre as it is a museum and is crammed with a selection of photographic archives, artefacts and paintings that give a fascinating insight into what life was like in the country during the various stages of its 14,000 year history.
On the ground floor, displays are laid out in chronological order making it easy to trace a timeline through the country’s very early history. Find out how the first humans living here survived and how the hunting and fishing skills developed over time have been carried through the ages and how they still remain an integral part of the lives of so many Danes today.
The display dedicated to the Viking era is a favourite with visitors. There are a number of interactive displays and exhibits where you can learn more about the Vikings and their violent history. The battles fought, their rule over the seas between Denmark Europe and Great Britain and the way they used to live, both at sea and on land, are vividly brought to life here.
Reflecting the country’s more recent development into a modern, multi-cultural country, all the information provided is in English as well as Danish. For children, there are interactive displays and a dedicated play area to keep them happy while they learn and play.
Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, the National Museum of Denmark is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Free, secure bike parking is available at the museum. There is limited metered parking available if you are coming by car. Copenhagen Central Station is just a short walk away. Open every day except Mondays, admission to the museum is free.
