Science and Nature Museums
How big is the universe? What color is a soap bubble? And what did the first humans look like? Learning about the universe and our world is really fun, breathtaking and maybe a little scary? These museums take you on a learning path that's anything but boring!
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Natural History Museum Denmark
Natural History Museum of Denmark is the Danish national museum for nature and is beautifully located in the corner of the Botanical Garden close to Nørreport Station in the heart of Copenhagen. Marvel at beautiful minerals, touch a 16-ton meteorite from outer space, and explore the world of nature in the changing special exhibitions.
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Planetarium
Discover the secrets of the universe at the Tycho Brahe Planetarium.
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Øresund Aquarium
Meet the sea creatures in the Sound and become more aware of the mysterious life under the sea. The Sound Aquarium is Denmark’s cosiest aquarium, where you can meet and touch the many marine animals living in the Sound.
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Experimentarium
Forget any school memories you may have of boring science classes and dry textbooks. Denmark’s leading science centre has been capturing the imagination of adults and children alike for over thirty years.
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The Danish Museum of Science and Technology
Does your kid dream of becoming a fighter pilot or perhaps of sitting behind the wheels of one of the very first cars? The Danish Museum of Science & Technology is the perfect playground for curious children as well as adults. Here, you can use all your senses while testing old and modern technology.
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The Jens Olsen Astronomical Clock
Unique mechanical, astronomical clock with 12 works from 1955. The clock is located at City Hall, and it displays local time and true solar time. Regular tours in Danish, English, and German.
