National Museum of Denmark Tickets

Where time and treasures meet

Step into a time machine at the National Museum of Denmark and walk through 14,000 years of history. Begin with the Danish Prehistory exhibit, where you'll encounter the enigmatic Egtved Girl, whose Bronze Age burial includes a well-preserved woolen skirt, leather belt, and even remnants of her last meal. Nearby, the Iron Age bog bodies, naturally mummified in peat bogs, are displayed alongside their tools and personal items, offering a detailed look at ancient burial customs. Swing by the Classical and Near Eastern Antiquities to explore an elaborate Greek amphora adorned with scenes from mythology and an Assyrian relief featuring depictions of royal hunts, tools, and ceremonial items that highlight everyday life in ancient societies.

From Viking swords to golden coins

Your adventure continues in the Danish Middle Ages and Renaissance gallery, where you’ll find richly carved wooden altarpieces depicting biblical scenes and ornate ivory crucifixes from Denmark’s churches. Examine Viking swords and shields unearthed from burial mounds and silver hoards containing coins traded across Europe and the Middle East. Dive into the Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, where you can find rare specimens like silver pennies from the Viking Age, medieval royal coins, and early Danish banknotes.

For hands-on fun, visit the Children’s Museum, where kids can explore a reconstructed Viking longhouse with replica tools and utensils. Don’t miss the Ethnographic Collection, showcasing items like beaded Maasai jewelry from Africa and a Melanesian ceremonial mask crafted from bark and shells.