The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is Copenhagen's museum of art and sculpture, opened in 1897 and built around the private collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914), son of the Carlsberg brewery founder. Its more than 10,000 works range from Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities to French Impressionists such as Monet, Cezanne, van Gogh and Degas, plus one of the world's finest Gauguin holdings (40+ works) and the largest Rodin collection outside France - all crowned by the glass-domed Winter Garden with its palms and fountain. From week 16 (mid-April) until 1 October 2026 the museum is rearranging its Greek and Roman Sculpture collection, so some galleries may be closed or objects temporarily unavailable - worth checking before you go. As an elegant, rarely-crowded indoor destination, it makes an ideal half-day stop, especially when Copenhagen's weather turns changeable.
The Winter Garden: the museum's signature space under a copper-and-iron glass dome, with palms, a fountain and mosaic floors - its best photo spot
Gauguin collection of 40+ works, one of the world's leading holdings, with striking paintings from his Tahiti period
Egyptian collection of 1,900+ pieces spanning from 3000 BCE, including mummy portraits - the largest antiquities collection in the Nordic region
French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art: Monet, Cezanne, van Gogh and Degas's bronze 'Little Dancer of Fourteen Years'
The Rodin collection with 'The Thinker' (largest outside France), set within Dahlerup's lavish Venetian Renaissance-style architecture
Good to know
RulesFrom week 16 (mid-April) to 1 October 2026, the Greek and Roman Sculpture collection is being rearranged; some galleries may close or works be temporarily removed. Check open areas on the official site before visiting.
RulesClosed Mondays, open Tuesday-Sunday, with late opening (to about 9 pm) on Thursdays. Prices (adult approx. 150 DKK) and hours change, so confirm the latest on the official site; booking online gives roughly 10% off.
MannersThe last Wednesday of each month is free admission and busier than usual. Keep noise low, and note that large backpacks or suitcases often must be left in the entrance cloakroom.
CautionThe museum itself is safe, but pickpockets work Copenhagen's tourist hubs like Central Station, Stroget and Nyhavn. Wear bags in front and keep wallet and passport inside.
SeasonCopenhagen in July is mild but the weather changes fast, with daylight lasting until around 10 pm. The indoor visit is rain-friendly, but bring a light waterproof jacket for the walk to and from the museum.
SafetyDenmark is effectively a card and contactless society, so cash is rarely needed and tipping is not obligatory (service is included). A little spare cash is more than enough.
Practical info
The museum sits at Dantes Plads 7, a 5-10 minute walk from Copenhagen Central Station (Kobenhavn H) and about 5 minutes from City Hall Square (Radhuspladsen, M3 Metro), right beside Tivoli Gardens. It opens Tuesday-Sunday with late Thursday hours and closes Mondays, but always confirm current prices, exact hours and 2026 renovation dates on the official website.
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