Designmuseum Danmark
Designmuseum Danmark
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Speciality MuseumsArt MuseumsHistory Museums
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Designmuseum Danmark is located in the historic Copenhagen-area, Frederiksstaden, in one of the fine old rococo buildings, originally build in 1757 by King Frederik V as the first public hospital. The museum offers exhibitions where guests can explore new perspectives on design, along with the Danish design legacy and historical collections. Don't miss the lovely museum garden with outdoor serving during the summer. There is free access to the cafe and eatery, and the museum shop.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Indre By (Inner City)
This is the heart of old town Copenhagen, with its blend of charming old buildings and bold new architecture, broad avenues and tiny streets as well as picturesque canals and a modern harbor. The inner city is home to the Royal Danish Theatre, which consists of three buildings, two of which are new and situated on the harbor front. The streets, squares and venues of the inner city and its surrounding neighborhoods, are alive all year round with everything from jazz festivals to outdoor ice skating rinks and parachuting at the lakes right in the center of the city. This compact area boasts beautiful old castles, tranquil parks, and bustling squares where you can always find a bench to stretch out your legs whenever you need a break.
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  • Ruth
    Manchester, United Kingdom19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit The Future
    This museum had so much to offer. “The Future” exhibition currently on was very ‘Black Mirror’ and very interesting. I am used to free museums in the UK so £15 felt very expensive but would still recommend it. Only problem was the first exhibition wore me out as I read everything and felt quite tired for the rest! Could’ve done with it being an open ticket for the year and going back the next day as some offer.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 18 March 2023
  • ali_s
    London, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic visit
    On arrival I was greeting by friendly staff who showed me where the free lockers are for belongings and where to buy a ticket from. Tickets were reasonably priced and the busy whilst a bit busy wasn't overcrowded. The exhibits were great, I could've spent all day in here. The first section was fascinating looking at modern day and future design be that the internet and how this is shaping design. This then led to further great sections too. The Library of Change was great.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 24 March 2023
  • CaptHaddock83
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom166 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    well designed museum!
    Excellent for a one to two hour tour. Lots of different aspects of Danish (and other countries) design to make you think. Lots of thought has gone into the layout and way exhibits have been arranged. Particularly liked the table through the ages. There is also a Lichtenstein that you can look at by almost putting your nose next to the painting - amazing to get so close to such a well known piece of art.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 18 May 2023
  • richardemail
    Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom639 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyable if a bit confusing
    Enjoyable if confusing, and a rather long one way walk through the temporary exhibitions to get to the permanent displays. We felt it needed a rethink regarding curation and order. That said, there are a lot of very interesting things to see if you can find your way around.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 21 May 2023
  • Rosi
    Seattle, Washington288 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a quick detour
    This museum has been on my radar since my last trip to Copenhagen, and I decided to stop by between other commitments this time. The museum is located in a beautiful classic building, which contrasts pleasantly with the exhibition itself. Anyone who loves Nordic design would find something to drool over here - whether it is the classic lighting (think Louis Poulsen) or the most iconic items from key Danish design eras. Parts of the exhibit were being changed, so the tour was under an hour... Now, this visit coincided with the "3 days of design" event that was going on all over the city, with pop-up stores and make-shift exhibitions in pretty much every other design store. So I, frankly, spent more time ogling those than in this museum. Still worth a quick stop if you love Danish design.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 11 June 2023
  • livliv844
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    I really enjoyed this museum. I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading reviews but I decided to go anyway as I liked the sound of “the future is present” exhibition. It works in a circular route taking you through each exhibition which I thought was really good as it ensured you didn’t miss any. Each exhibition was clearly different from the past and they were all very interesting. I would definitely recommend (it took me about 2 hours by myself reading most of the information). I would say however it isn’t very kid friendly as it’s a lot of reading and very little interactive parts for children.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 June 2023
  • mazdauk
    Greater London, United Kingdom724 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A privilege to visit
    The description in the DK guidebook did not do this lovely museum justice! We were expecting just chairs and maybe some other household furniture and items, but this is so much more! The whole flow of the museum was very restful, and we were totally absorbed. The fabrics, the interesting exhibit on Greenland gold and gemstones (which was new to us) the "into the future" section, the beautiful silver and china and the unbelievable collection of tsuba (Samurai sword guards), so much to see and enjoy. We didn't visit the cafe, but it was well patronised, and the toilets were clean (always good!) although the lock was a bit stiff and I did think I might be stuck there! They were setting up for some sort of event outside that evening - I don't know what it was but I hope they had a wet weather contingency as it started to pour at 5pm and continued all night!
    Visited August 2023
    Written 15 August 2023
  • John B
    Toronto, Canada2,996 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating Displays of Danish Furniture
    An interesting museum built into an 18th century hospital. There are a wide variety of exhibits with those focusing on Danish design being of the most interest. We thoroughly enjoyed the displays of furniture from various periods - including the rather garish 1970s! - as well as ceramics and textiles. You can mill about for several hours of you wish or get a good understanding even with a one hour walk through. Time you visit for lunch in the outdoor garden terrace - the open face sandwiches are excellent. Admission is included with the Copenhagen Card.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 September 2023
  • vegetarian-girl
    Austin, Texas461 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyable visit
    Much more than loads of chairs as it appeared in a DK eyewitness guide. Went as part of the Copenhagen Card. Many museums clustered nearby so can visit 4-5 in a day. Pretty building too.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 October 2023
  • David Ferrin
    United Kingdom5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Disappointed
    As a former ex-pat who worked in Denmark since 2001, I returned this week with great expectations, but was disappointed in this museum. When I lived here I saw the previous incarnation of this museum, as well as a great exhibition on Arne Jacobsen at the Louisiana Museum in Humlebæk. There was almost nothing about Danish architecture, although there were some books in the book store. It was unstructured in my view, a bit claustrophobic in some rooms, with a feeling "how do I get out of here?". Please improve this museum in order to demonstrate your wonderful design culture!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 13 February 2024
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1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
The discovery of Copenhagen was fantastic with one exception the Design Museum.
It is written "Only a small percentage of the collections are on display" on their website. Well in fact it is not even a small percentage it is nothing ! Not to mention a very disgraceful person at the ticket admission who has no patience with foreigners.
Such a disappointment and a waste of time and money.
Written 4 March 2024
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BMishra
New York City, NY53 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
As someone who knows nothing about design, I enjoyed the visit. Some of the exhibits were interest and thought provoking. Some were a little about my head. But overall, definitely worth a visit. The building, an old hospital, is also cool.
Written 18 February 2024
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David Ferrin
United Kingdom5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
As a former ex-pat who worked in Denmark since 2001, I returned this week with great expectations, but was disappointed in this museum. When I lived here I saw the previous incarnation of this museum, as well as a great exhibition on Arne Jacobsen at the Louisiana Museum in Humlebæk. There was almost nothing about Danish architecture, although there were some books in the book store. It was unstructured in my view, a bit claustrophobic in some rooms, with a feeling "how do I get out of here?". Please improve this museum in order to demonstrate your wonderful design culture!
Written 13 February 2024
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Mark D
Lagoa, Portugal87 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We visited here on a Wednesday morning in December. The reputation and popularity of Danish design merits a larger museum than this museum currently offers. There are some nice exhibits, but I left wishing there was more to see.
Written 30 December 2023
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L_K1509
London, UK1,333 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Such a disjointed mix of exhibits. Started off with an exhibition about mining and its effects. Then there is an exhibition about mental health.
There was an area about designing a cup and then chairs in various designs and fabrics that are sustainable. Not sure what I expected but it wasn’t really just chairs, it was more about future designs and future fabrics. Not really for me.

Nice cafe, had cake and coffee, tart of the day was an almond sweet tart. Very nice. Lockers for coats and bags- free.
Included with Copenhagen card.
Written 15 December 2023
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Andrew Jones
London, UK394 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We decided to drop by as entry was included with the Copenhagen Card. It was semi-interesting, but the exhibits on display were a bit of an eclectic disconnected mix.
Written 4 December 2023
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kathy m
Cleveland, OH115 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Wonderfully presented Danish design- so creative in the installations. Lovely cafe as well. So worth a visit!!
Written 11 November 2023
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Micha H
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The definition of design is kept very widely: Everything is design and nothing, and that approach makes the exhibition unstructured, confusing, boring.
The only interesting part is the furniture design, but the exhibits are dusty and the descriptions have lack of information. This part needs an update or a change though. The rest is not worth a visit.
Written 25 October 2023
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vegetarian-girl
Austin, TX461 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Much more than loads of chairs as it appeared in a DK eyewitness guide. Went as part of the Copenhagen Card. Many museums clustered nearby so can visit 4-5 in a day. Pretty building too.
Written 8 October 2023
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Marcus
Buckingham, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Excellent , the exhibitions all had a unique character and something interesting to say. My favourite was they first exhibit on Greenland and the mining activity there. This was an accomplished analysis of the material culture of the mining operation and how this transects the spiritual traditions of Greenland .
Written 20 September 2023
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