Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
NY CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK - EXPLORE 6000 YEARS OF ART This beautiful museum, founded in 1888, invites you to discover Northern Europe's largest collection of Ancient Mediterranean art and visit the leading collection of French Impressionist paintings in Denmark. The wonderful buildings are filled with atmosphere and every corner offers a new experience. The heart of the museum is the classic 1906 sub-tropical winter garden with tall palm trees, a fountain and a fish pool. The museum was founded by the renowned brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen, who made Carlsberg beer known world wide. Address:Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek,Dantes Plads 7,1556 Copenhagen V
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Neighbourhood: Inner Vesterbro
This neighbourhood is home to Tivoli Gardens, a world famous amusement park and beautiful garden always worth a visit. Just west of Tivoli, you’ll find Copenhagen Central Station, from where you can reach just about every part of Denmark within 5 or 6 hours, or you can reach Copenhagen Airport in less than 15 minutes. Next to the Central Station, you’re in the middle of “old” Vesterbro, where several cultures and hundreds of languages are spoken in an area not more than one square mile. This neighbourhood is considered one of the most trendy places to live in and to visit in Copenhagen. For a real treat, visit Kødbyen ("meat town"), home to several restaurants, cafés and nightclubs, all within a short walk of each other.
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  • København Hovedbanegård Station • 6 min walk
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  • Helmut
    Kirkland, Washington5,498 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning building and collection
    The building is stunning! And the collection is quite impressive. Seems selling beer pays off... Take your time, because the collection is extensive. The indoor garden is serene, especially when sitting around the pond. If the weather is nice, do not miss the rooftop terrace with nice city views. A must in Copenhagen.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 September 2023
  • researchplanaholic
    43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A gem of an art museum in the heart of the city
    We arrived early in the morning hoping to enter the museum right upon opening at 10:00am. It seems everyone else had the same idea as there was a long line queued out down the sidewalk! Turns out it was because it was free admission day (no magic Copenhagen card needed). The entrance and garden rotunda is so lovely. We knew we wanted to see the Rodin collection and quickly focused. Also toured the Danish art as well as typical masters on a few of the floors. Then we headed up to the rooftop for a break and look at the city from another vantage point (there is a terrace bar and a few tables for those who'd like to have a refreshment). After, we quickly went around to the back of the Glyptotek for the gardens and Rodin's Thinker statue. This art museum was a surprising delight to visit on our trip.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 September 2023
  • Carlos L.
    Palm Desert, California1,886 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing musuem!
    One of best things to do in CPH! The building and layout are beautiful and the collection spans from Egyptian to French painters/sculptors from modern era. We were impressed by amazing artwork and breadth. Highly recommend and remember closed on Monday.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 September 2023
  • Gardengel-IoW
    West Sussex, United Kingdom1,014 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great building and view
    Spent just over an hour here. Roof view good towards Tivoli. Roof terrace did say closed but was actually open, think it meant just the bar was closed. Great Rodin collection of sculptures. Winter garden lovely especially sculpture in pond. Building itself inside is wonderful open late one night - check. used the CHC
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 November 2023
  • Andrew Jones
    London, United Kingdom670 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning architecture
    We decided to visit on a whim as we were walking past and realised entry is included with the Copenhagen Card. I’m glad we popped in. The architecture of the museum is stunning and the exhibits are laid out in a way that enhances it further. Would recommend.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 December 2023
  • drccds
    114 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good, but challenging.
    There is a multitude of things to see here and what they have is very nice, especially sculpture. The Rodin hall is wonderful. But I gotta say is absolutely terribly arranged and signed. I had a layout map and i still had a hell of a time trying to see everything. .
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 6 December 2023
  • Jess & Josh🐚🩵
    Quintana Roo, Mexico362 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Couples Glyptotek Visit
    We found the Glyptotek was the perfect place to spend a couple of hours. The staff were really nice and the price was really good. Tickets for under 27 years old (strange but not complaining) and students with a valid student ID was 95 DKK, equivalent to approximately £11. There was so much to see and do with over 10,000 works of art and archaeological objects from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome, as well as Danish and French art, plus much more! There’s definitely something for everyone! Follow our account @j.j_journeys on Instagram and TikTok for more details and travel inspo on all the places we’ve visited🌙✨
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 December 2023
  • mikael.bjerrum
    Copenhagen, Denmark655 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place
    Fantastic museum with very different exhibitions. You can see anthropological artifacts from the Middle East (where som of them should be delivered back to the original countries - shame on you, Glyptotek!) but also modern art like french impressionist. They have quite a selection of Paul Gaugain (he lived in Copenhagen for a period of his life). They also have interesting epecial exhibitions. Recommended.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 February 2024
  • Petra S
    Budapest, Hungary11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Museum experience Copenhagen
    Wonderful building and great exhibition. Just perfect for a chilly and windy day. The Egyptian part was especially rich but we saw some really nice pieces from Van Gogh, Monet and Gaugein. Recommended!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 March 2024
  • debzonair
    Gloucestershire, United Kingdom20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting museum. Free entry last Wednesday of month
    What a beautiful museum, amazing statues, best part for us was the Egyptian part including the mummies and sarcophagus, very interesting. Do not take any backpacks unless you are prepared to put them in a locker which you need to pay for. Some useful advice - The museum offers free entry on the last Wednesday of each month which is the reason we went, so glad we did though.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 April 2024
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BonaSforca
Vilnius, Lithuania114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
absolutely must visit place, in front of Tivoli. I never felt such a power of modern as well historic sculpture before. Very high value temporary expositions. Beautiful yard with plants. What is also exclusive - the place is not too big, art is near to nature, so I would highly recommend visit this museum also with children and teenagers, who often are bored of the museums.
Written 5 January 2020
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henrikemilarens
Aarhus, Denmark4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
The Glyptoteket is a lovely museum with plenty of space so it never feels crowded, it is fairly priced (after Danish standards), the rest rooms are clean and it is an oasis in the middle of an otherwise crowded and noisy city centre.

The winter garden in the middle of the museum is lovely all year round but especially welcoming on a cold winter day.

A must visit for the culturally curious and an alternative site for a family, who wants to "educate" the children once they have grown tired of e.g. Tivoli Gardens.
Written 31 January 2020
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3974HJH
Aarup, Denmark28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Ny Carslberg Glyptotek, er et unikt sted og rummer både faste udstilinger og meget relevante udstilinger. Palmyra udstillingen er et eksempel på sidstnævnte. Et godt overordnet flow og narrativ præstation af høj værdi samt detaljer nok til at man kan bruge flere dage på dem.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, in a unique museum with several exhibitions, some are themes there changes over time. Palmyra exhibition is the actual example on this.
The history is presented in at god flow and with an excellent narrative performance. A lot of interesting details, for more than one day in the museum.
Do not forget to visit the other exhibitions, please.
Written 12 February 2020
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Jonathan D
Norwich, UK181 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I had planned on visiting three museums but spent so long here that I ran out of time to visit the other two.

The museum is right net to the Tivoli Park so it's easy to find from the railway station or anywhere in Copenhagen. You do have to pay to get in but it is well worth it. There are Roman, Egyptian and Greek rooms. There is a 'natural'area with plants and trees where you can sit and have a coffee. But, I was most taken with the sculpture rooms and, in particular,the statues created by Rodin. See if you can find one his most famous - 'The Kiss.'

There are a great many brilliant sculptures. Worth looking at these wonderful item even if you are not a lover of sculpture.
Written 11 February 2020
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AidaAinsworth
London, UK213 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
Its a lovely museum!. Large collection of excellent sculptures, including ancient Egyptian and Greek, as well as some fine modern pieces by Rodin. The museum boasts an extensive collection by Paul Gauguin and some excellent paintings by Monet.
The architecture of the Museum is impressive as well, although it does involve a considerable amount of walking, especially up and down stairs. ( I could not always find the lifts)
The Palm garden at the entrance however are a relaxing place to sit when one is tired, especially as the cafe at the museum is always full to capacity.
Lovely place to visit in Copenhagen.
Written 19 April 2020
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Robert C
Copenhagen, Denmark111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is one of my favourite culture spots in Copenhagen. Financed by the great philanthropist and art collector, Carl Jacobsen is probably best known for the eponymous brand of beer. With a "Victorian railway station" lok to the architecture, gaze at the wealth of different stone used in the columns of this wonderful building. The collection of Roman statuary is outstanding plus Impressionist art of high calibre and a really good cafe. At least half a day with lunch !
Written 6 March 2020
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Jan
Peterborough, UK217 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
I can't speak for the school holidays, but it wasn't too crowded even though we went on one of their free Tuesdays. Very well-worth a visit, especially if you are interested in/enjoy classical sculpture. The collection is impressive, featuring examples of ancient Roman/Greek/Egyptian statues, alongside more modern examples. The building itself is very beautiful as well, and has a nice, calming atmosphere.
Written 29 January 2020
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permia
Ireland64,686 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We looked forward to seeing Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann's famous 1851 painting, Mother Denmark.

Probably the most Nationalistic Danish image of the 19th century it shows the young Danish woman with Viking jewellery, Danish flag over her shoulder and holding an antique sword, marching forward to future glories.

Such ambitious aspirations crashed in 1864 when the Danish Army was annihilated on taking on the powerful Prussian forces.

On the ground floor marvellous sculptures are spread out. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's Ugolino and His Sons shows in harrowing detail the scene from Dante’s Inferno of the father and sons starving in prison.

Dramatic is Marqueste's Perseus Slaying Medusa with the sword wielding mythical figure grabbing her snake enveloped hair before delivering the fatal blow.

Captive Mother by Stephan Sinding and the equestrian Connétable Anne de Montmorency by Paul Dubois are striking.

Another powerful work is The Burghers of Calais by Rodin set during the Hundred Years War. Depicting the victorious English demanding the surrender of six of Calais's leaders, the figures are shown with nooses, expressions of fear and anticipation of imminent death. One version has it that their lives were spared by the English Queen.

The Italian influence on Danish artists is well conveyed with non-Royal portraits. Wilhelm Marstrand’s Italian Girl Welcoming a new Arrival is joyous. Scenes of Rome and Capri including by Eckersberg are grand.

The latter’s portrait of a Count and his Second Wife is a fine picture of the comfortable and satisfied lives of that class in the early 19th century.

Theodore Gericault's languid White Cat is charming. Hammershøi’s London Street is in his characteristic subdued style devoid of people.
Written 5 November 2021
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Regina T
Sweden64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Beautiful location and breath taking art. The museum has a large collection of sculptures..., from ancient Egypt via the roman empire to Rodin. The venue is just amazing and take so e time to really walk through all the exhibitions. I was there for 4 hours and felt like I didnt stress, will come back to see highlights again when Im in Copenhagen.
Written 22 February 2020
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Nina C
Surrey, UK122 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
The museum is free to enter on the last Wednesday of the month. Therefore we timed our visit to coincide with this free entry - along with hundreds of other people!!! It was really very busy and part of me wishes we had gone on another day for a more peaceful experience. However, the buildings are beautiful and the exhibits were fascinating. There is a roof terrace at the top of the museum with lovely views over the city.
Written 27 June 2024
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