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The National Museum of Denmark

From vikings and ancient treasures to modern everyday life. We look forward to welcoming you.

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The Dream of Christmas

Special exhibition
11 Nov 2026—2 Jan 2027

The Viking sorceress

Special exhibition

KA-CHING!

Special exhibition

Land Unknown

Special exhibition

The Dream of Christmas

Get into the Christmas spirit and discover Danish Christmas traditions, past and present. From family Christmas dinners in 1976 and 2026 to a giant Advent calendar and a magical winter forest, this year's Christmas exhibition is full of festive stories, cosy moments and hygge. Visit the exhibition from 12 November to 3 January.
The Christmas exhibition

Danish Christmas Through Time

Guided tour
Christmas is an ancient celebration but it hasn’t always been cozy. Join a guided tour and experience 'Danish Christmas through' time from the Vikings' Jól to the Christmas we know today.
Learn more about the tour

Experience history

The Viking sorceress
10 must-see things at the museum
KA-CHING!

Guided tours

Let someone show you the good bits. Sometimes a great story makes all the difference. Join one of our guided tours and get closer to the people, objects and ideas behind the exhibitions. Our guides bring history to life with surprising stories you might otherwise miss.

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A Taste of Danish Christmas

Take a break at the cosy Café Daisy and enjoy traditional Danish Christmas favorites like æbleskiver (fluffy pancake balls), warm gløgg (Danish mulled wine) and risalamande (Christmas rice pudding). The perfect spot to relax and enjoy a taste of Christmas, Danish style.

Danish Christmas Gifts to Go

Visit the museum shop and explore Christmas decorations, Danish design and unique gifts inspired by Danish history and traditions. Find something special for someone you love – or bring a little Danish Christmas home with you.
The shop

Get 10% off your admission ticket

Get more history for your money! Your ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can visit when it suits you.

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Online collections

In the National Museum of Denmark’s online collections, you can explore hundreds of thousands of images and objects from the museum’s archives and cultural-historical collections.
Online collections

Research

Find out about our research centres, projects and publications.
Research at the National Museum

Conservation

The National Museum of Denmark's conservation department is responsible for conservation, restoration, and preventive conservation.
Conservation

Open today
10:00 - 17:00

Admission ticket

  • Adult
    150 DKK
  • Buy your ticket online
    135 DKK
  • Under 18 years old
    Free
  • Group (10+ persons)
    135 DKK
Buy ticket

The ticket is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Tickets can be purchased at the museum ticket desk or online. Online purchases receive a 10% discount on admission.

Buy an annual pass

Get access to all the museum's exhibitions and lots of benefits all year round.Buy an annual pass

See our guided tours

Choose from several exciting tours and gain access to all of the museum's exhibitions.Book a tour