The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art sits on a coastal ridge above the Øresund at Humlebæk, about 35 km north of Copenhagen, and opened in 1958 when Knud W. Jensen converted an 1870s villa into a museum. Celebrated for fusing art, architecture and landscape - a low modernist building of glass corridors woven into the terrain, plus a sculpture park by the sea with works by Calder, Henry Moore and Miró - it is Scandinavia's most-visited modern art museum, drawing over 700,000 people a year. Through 2026 it runs a rich program of major exhibitions including Basquiat, Sophie Calle, Lucian Freud, Remedios Varo and Tracey Emin. Plan a half- to full-day visit that pairs the indoor galleries with the outdoor sculpture park and the sea views from the café terrace.
The seaside sculpture park - Henry Moore's reclining figures, Alexander Calder mobiles and more set on sloping lawns overlooking the Øresund strait, with Sweden on the far shore.
The modernist architecture of glass corridors by Vilhelm Wohlert and Jørgen Bo, threading the low building through the landscape.
Yayoi Kusama's permanent mirror room 'Gleaming Lights of the Souls' - lines can be long, so check it early after entry.
The Giacometti gallery, dedicated to Alberto Giacometti's slender bronze figures.
The café and terrace, whose large windows and outdoor deck frame sweeping coastal views.
Good to know
RulesThe museum is closed on Mondays. A valid ticket (or membership) is required even to enter the sculpture park, café or shop - the park is not free to enter on its own.
RulesSome special exhibitions ban photography or flash. Do not touch sculptures or artworks, and check large backpacks into the cloakroom.
SeasonIn July-August the museum stays open until 22:00 Tue-Fri, and long Nordic daylight (sunset around 21:00) makes an evening stroll through the sculpture park a highlight. In winter days are short and cold, so plan outdoor viewing for daytime.
SeasonThe coastal location can be windy and feel colder than the forecast. Bring a layer even in summer, and wear sturdy shoes as lawns and wooden decks get slippery after rain.
SafetyParts of the sculpture park run along slopes and paths above the sea. Keep children close near the water and edges, and stay behind railings.
MannersTipping is not obligatory in Denmark as service is included; large tips in cafés and restaurants are unnecessary. Keep noise down in the galleries.
CautionPickpocketing is uncommon but possible at Copenhagen Central Station and on coastal trains, so keep your bag in front. Buy tickets only through official channels (the museum site, Copenhagen Card or the DSB app) to avoid resale markups.
Practical info
From Copenhagen Central Station (København H), take the DSB coastal line to Humlebæk station (about 40 minutes), then walk 10-15 minutes (bus 388 is an alternative); there is free parking outside the main entrance. The address is Gl. Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk. Confirm current opening hours (summer Tue-Fri 10:00-22:00, weekends 10:00-18:00; 11:00 opening in other seasons; closed Mondays) and admission (adults around DKK 145, under-18s free, and whether the Copenhagen Card applies) on the official website before you go.
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