Experience Copenhagen Cultural District

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Within 10 minutes’ walk in the heart of the historic city centre 19 museums and cultural institutions make up Copenhagen Cultural District. Explore Danish and international culture and history in a small area with a large cultural significance.

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sustainable_experienceDanish Architecture Center
photo: Dansk Arkitektur Center

Danish Architecture Center

Much more than a museum about Danish architecture, talks, events and more.

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sustainable_experienceMuseum of Copenhagen
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Museum of Copenhagen

Get under the skin of Copenhagen at its city museum.

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The Garden of The Royal Library
photo: Martin Heiberg

The Garden of The Royal Library

A delightful green space and public garden hidden behind The Black Diamond.

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The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library
photo: Malthe Ivarsson

The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library

The stunning modern addition and its historic older counterpart hold books, exhibitions, a cafe and much more.

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sustainable_experienceThorvaldsens Museum
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Thorvaldsens Museum

A celebration of the life and work of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.

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sustainable_experienceNikolaj Kunsthal
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Nikolaj Kunsthal

Don't be fooled. It's not a church: it's a modern art gallery in disguise.

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The Danish Jewish Museum
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The Danish Jewish Museum

Jewish life in Denmark, presented in a museum designed by Daniel Liebeskind.

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BLOX
photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj

BLOX

A modern harbourfront area with public squares, exhibition spaces and much more.

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Gammel Strand
photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Gammel Strand

Modern art gallery with a focus on young artists.

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Copenhagen City Archives
photo: Københavns Stadsarkiv

Copenhagen City Archives

The City Archives stores Copenhagen's most important records and documents, going back to 1275.

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The National Museum
photo: Joakim Züger

The National Museum

Right in the heart of Copenhagen, you’ll find the National Museum, where stories from the past meet the curiosity of the present. Here, you can explore everything from Vikings and the Middle Ages to e...

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Danish War Museum
photo: Martin Sylvest

Danish War Museum

Showcasing Danish military history from the 1500s until today, from samurai swords to World War II and the war in Afghanistan.

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sustainable_experienceGlyptoteket
photo: Ana Cecilia Gonzalez

Glyptoteket

Art and sculpture museum in central Copenhagen with a glorious winter garden.

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Rigsarkivet
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Rigsarkivet

Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives) collects and preserves historical sources. 

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Christiansborg Palace
photo: Mikkel Grønlund

Christiansborg Palace

Experience 800 years of royal history at the awe-inspiring Christiansborg Palace.

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sustainable_experienceTivoli Gardens
photo: Tobias Foelsgaard

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen’s Magical Amusement Park

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The Danish Parliament
photo: Simon Cantor

The Danish Parliament

Denmark's parliament, based at Christiansborg Palace.

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Copenhagen City Hall
photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Copenhagen City Hall

Experience Copenhagen’s iconic City Hall in the heart of the city – a National Romantic masterpiece filled with history, intricate details, and hidden gems. Join a guided tour, visit the impressive to...

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