Welcome to
Copenhagen
Cultural District

National Museum of Denmark
Until March 2029

Land Unknown takes you on expeditions to distant parts of the globe, and into outer space. Join an adventurous journey about survival, knowledge, and the will to carry on – from Niebuhr to Mogensen.

Christiansborg Palace

Step into the Royal Reception Rooms, where history is still being made today. On a tour of the Royal Reception Rooms, you will walk in the footsteps of the many kings, queens, ambassadors and political leaders who have visited these rooms over the years.

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Danish Architecture Center

The exhibition unfolds the history of Danish architecture from the Viking Age to present day and gives you the opportunity to travel into the architecture and understand how absolutely vital it is to our democratic society.

Thorvaldsens Museum

Thorvaldsen first and foremost took his subjects from the mythology of antiquity: the goddess of beauty, Venus, the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, and the god of love, Cupid, are examples of this. In addition Thorvaldsen created tomb monu­ments for among others Pope Pius VII in St. Peter’s in Rome. Experience his iconic sculptures on the museum’s ground floor.

Every year, more than 1000 exhibitions and events take place in the Cultural District. See current exhibitions, events and highlights here.

Rising above Copenhagen’s rooftops and the city’s other eateries, the restaurant in Tårnet breathes new life into the old chamber of the Danish Parliament.

Indulge your taste buds at the carefully selected food stalls, which guarantee culinary delight for every member of the family.

Enjoy a small selection of primarily organic and locally sourced food and drinks in the gallery, front hall, or outdoors on the main staircase.

Visit café Lille Fugl on the ground floor of Gammel Strand, ideal for relaxing afternoons in the vibrant atmosphere of Copenhagen’s canal area.

DAC Café is on the top floor of the BLOX building, with panoramic windows and three rooftop terraces offering spectacular views of Copenhagen.

The café in Nikolaj Kunsthal is created in collaboration with MEE Studio. Choose from a selection of coffee, cold beverages and snacks by Depanneur.

DAISY was created as an extension of the National Museum’s universe, serving stories of people, culture and everyday life at the table.

The café at Museum of Copenhagen offers quality coffee, breakfast, lunch, and a wide selection of freshly homemade baked goods that will tempt anyone!