With a unique location in Copenhagen’s historic centre, near tourist attractions, the harbour boats, design companies and galleries, Designmuseum Danmark is a working archive and the entrance to Denmark as a design destination.  Experience one of the world’s largest collections of Danish design, counting works by Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Verner Panton and Hans Wegner. In addition, the collections cover applied art and design from Art Nouveau to contemporary Danish design and include glass, ceramics, fashion, textile and poster art. The museum, situated right next to Amalienborg, is one of the finest examples of rococo architecture in Copenhagen. It offers thematic design exhibitions, special events, guided tours and workshops. Visitors are also invited to explore our beautiful garden, the café with indoor and outdoor service, the museum shop, and library. New permanent exhibition: Danish ModernDanish design is known and loved – both at home and abroad. But what led to its success, which designs are central, and who are the major Danish designers of the 20th century? The exhibition 'Danish Modern' unfolds the story of Danish design from the 1920s to the 1970s, focusing on the creation of some of the most iconic Danish design objects.  Upcoming exhibitions: Japanese Woodblock Prints: Hokusai, February 06 — August 09 2026Designmuseum Danmark’s collections include 40 woodblock prints by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, who lived from 1760 to 1849 during the Edo period (1603–1868).Japan Modern Poster, February 06 — August 09 2026The exhibition 'Japan Modern Poster' introduces the development of Japanese graphic design from the postwar era to the present through iconic posters.

MACA Museum is a contemporary art museum displaying many of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st centuries - including Warhol, Basquiat, Banksy, RETNA, KAWS, Haring, Koons, Hirst, Emin, and Kusama. MACA Museum presents thought-provoking exhibitions of modern art in an elegant 19th century historic building located in the heart of Copenhagen. MACA offers free audio and text tour guides. The languages are English, Chinese (Simplified), Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. The tour guide will provide more detailed information on the exhibitions. Current exhibitions: Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years MACA Museum presents ‘Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years’, an exhibition of rare drawings, stencils, photographs and paintings that provide a fascinating and revealing insight into Banksy’s early working methods and creative processes. Enjoy refreshments in a private outdoor courtyard café during spring and summer, and experience true Danish hygge during the cozy candlelit winter months.

Museum Ordrupgaard & Finn Juhl’s HouseYou will find Museum Ordrupgaard and Finn Juhl’s House in scenic, peaceful surroundings just 10 km north of Copenhagen. The museum offers a unique collection of world-class art, design and architecture. The surrounding Art Park also features sculptures and artworks.Monet, Degas, Gauguin – and HammershøiAt Museum Ordrupgaard, you can explore one of Northern Europe’s most important collections of French Impressionism, featuring leading figures like Monet, Degas and Gauguin. In addition, visitors can enjoy an exquisite collection of Danish art focusing on Vilhelm Hammershøi and his contemporaries – as well as a succession of special exhibitions.Finn Juhl, Zaha Hadid and SnøhettaYou can also visit the former home of furniture designer Finn Juhl. His iconic furniture engages in a lively dialogue with leading Danish modernist artists, just like when Finn Juhl lived here.Star architect Zaha Hadid and the award-winning design studio Snøhetta have also left their mark on Museum Ordrupgaard.Finn Juhl’s House:Requires a separate ticket costing DKK 75.Tuesday to Friday: Guided visits only (approx. 45 minutes). Children also require a ticket.Weekends: Self-guided visits from 11 am to 5 pm. No guided tours. Children enter free when accompanied by an adult.Art in the open airIn the Art Park, you can explore works by leading contemporary artists. All visitors can give their inner child free rein, because here you are welcome to run, jump and climb on the art. Of course, you may simply prefer to settle on the lawn and enjoy the many sensory impressions offered by the scenic park.Ever since the couple who founded Museum Ordrupgaard, Wilhelm and Henny Hansen, moved here in 1918, a pleasant, informal atmosphere has infused this place. It still does, making the museum popular with all generations.In the café, the chefs conjure up dishes from fresh Nordic ingredients to provide pit-stop refreshments with breathtaking views to green parkland.  

Please note: Temporarily closed until 18 September. A unique place for art lovers In the heart of Copenhagen’s historical district right by the canalside lies Gammel Strand, an art institution focusing on modern and contemporary art. Gammel Strand showcases 6-8 exhibitions annually focusing on new Danish talent, the international contemporary art scene and artist's art-historical themes in a present-day perspective. Gammel Strand is a locally rooted, internationally oriented art centre and cultural hub in the heart of Copenhagen. The exhibition program presents art that takes a critical and nuanced approach to the present and focuses on the big questions of the time – from the intimately personal to global dilemmas. Gammel Strand is also a platform for conversations, debates, and activities that bring people, art, and culture together in new communities.New exhibition:Lyst Ursula Munch-Petersen - May 21 – August 30, 2026Gnome figures, doll-sized tableware and snail shells. Scent jars, cups and bowls. Piles of earth, tea sets and fish platters. Why create more in a world that already has enough things? Throughout her life, Ursula Munch-Petersen posed some of the most difficult questions an artist can ask themselves: Am I an artist? What justifies my work, and how can I contribute to a better and more sustainable future? Munch-Petersen was one of the most original figures in Danish ceramics and her approach to the material made her known as the woman behind the iconic URSULA tableware series. Gentleness and care are key qualities that characterize both her process and the finished works. From small whimsical forms to large public commissions, MunchPetersen moved through a wildly overgrown landscape of styles shaped by remnants of the past and visions of the future. Communities formed the unifying centre around which both the potter’s wheel and storytelling revolved.CAPITAL Benedikte Bjerre - May 21 – August 30, 2026Chocolate coins and camels, flowers and bees. In Benedikte Bjerre’s universe, nothing is quite what it seems. Here, capital grows like crops in a peculiar landscape where chickens move freely between social critique and fairy-tale logic. Through sculpture and photography, Bjerre works with a conceptual and humorous visual language. Growth, value and fertility are recurring themes that emerge through motifs and symbols. From Disneyfied animals and ventilation systems to daisy flowers, Bjerre sketches a portrait of capitalist food chains, prompting questions such as: Did the chicken really come before the egg? And which straw is the one that breaks the camel’s back?Katharina Sieverding: Life-Death - 05.03 – 30.08.2026:Katharina Sieverding is a key figure in feminist art history, yet her work has rarely been shown in Denmark. At Gammel Strand, her early video work Life‑Death (1969) is presented—an experimental and sensorial piece exploring fluid boundaries and contrasts between life and death, gender, night and day.In connection with the series of exhibitions Gammel Strand regularly presents a per­spec­tivizing programme of events involving talks and debates, literature readings, concerts and guided tours. Visitors can also enjoy the café, the charming courtyard, buy art books, posters, and design items in the shop.

Karen Blixen Museum Rungstedlund A beautiful, short walk from Rungsted Kyst Station north of Copenhagen leads to the Karen Blixen Museum. A unique experience awaits in the beautiful, charming and authentic author's home surrounded by a bird sanctuary and situated just by the Sound. Rungstedlund is one of the oldest existing properties on the coastal road Strandvejen and was Karen Blixen's home for most of her life. The author Karen Blixen, also known as Isak Dinesen, wrote herself into world literature with well-known works such as Out of Africa and Babette's Feast. The living rooms at Rungstedlund stand as Karen Blixen left them, decorated in her unique style and with fresh, sumptuous flower arrangements inspired by her own bouquets. Experience changing exhibitions at the museum and explore Karen Blixen's outdoor natural gem, the Bird Sanctuary. There is always free access to the Bird Sanctuary, which was protected in 1958 and has since attracted nature- and bird enthusiasts of all age groups. In 2024, the BLIXEN Route opened - a 16 km certified hiking route marked with signs and audio stories along the way. The route is circular starts at the Karen Blixen Museum and is free of charge. Read more at Karen Blixen Museum — BLIXEN ROUTE Madam Carlsen's café, named after Karen Blixen's housekeeper, is a cozy meeting place offering beautiful views of both forest and sea and with a wonderful outdoor terrace. The café serves brunch, lunch and dinner as well as a good selection of delicious cakes, wine and coffee. It is recommended to book a table here. Find inspiration in a wide selection of books in several languages and be tempted by unique art, fine textiles and quality products in the cozy museum shop.

ARKEN is Denmark's leading museum for contemporary art.  ARKEN is Denmark's largest museum for contemporary art. You can experience exhibitions of contemporary art that relate to you, the life you live, and the communities and societies you are part of. Each year, the museum also presents a variety of exhibitions featuring modern Danish, Nordic, and international art. The museum building is an attraction in itself. Designed by architect Søren Robert Lund, the building resembles a stranded ship with its pointed bow jutting into the landscape, just a few meters from the water. The museum is situated in scenic surroundings with a long sandy beach, making a visit to the museum perfect for a walk or a dip in the waves.Exibitions:55.6° North - Arken's Collection - 05.02.26–30.08.26:55.6° North is ARKEN’s major exhibition of Nordic contemporary art, exploring how identity, community, power, nature, and climate are changing in a time shaped by geopolitical shifts and global uncertainty. Bringing together artists from across the Nordic region, the exhibition offers both local and global perspectives on Nordic traditions, values, and contemporary challenges through a wide range of artistic expressions.      

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is a must see in Copenhagen for anyone interested in art and architecture. Den Frie was founded by artists in 1898 and is one of the oldest venues for contemporary art in Denmark. It is in itself a unique and very beautiful wooden building designed by famous artist J.F. Willumsen. Den Frie’s fundamental aim is to present the very latest in contemporary art. We host exhibitions by national and international artists, all of which address current issues. The extensive programme of exhibitions and events are evidence of Den Frie’s role as an active platform for living art and
art production, and the commitment to contribute to contemporary existence. With its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Den Frie is also a popular meeting place for artists, students, tourists and the many locals who pass by. As a visitor you’ll feel welcome and enjoy having your interest in contemporary art stimulated, whether you’re an art connoisseur or a beginner. On top of which the architecture alone is well worth a visit. Den Frie also houses the café, Polykrom, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or a well-made cup of coffee. Den Frie is closed between exhibitions. Please check the website before going. Exhibitions (denfrie.dk): OSLO – Senga Nengudi: Sand and Water, 22.05.2026 - 27.09.2026 Senga Nengudi is a central figure in recent American art history, known for a practice that moves between sculpture, performance, dance and poetry. Sand and Water is her first solo exhibition in Denmark and the Nordic region. Developed in close collaboration with the artist, the exhibition presents a new site-specific installation created for Den Frie’s exhibition space OSLO. The installation includes sand, metal, glass, rubber, textiles, colour pigments, sound and found objects, exploring themes such as memory, loss, labour, nature and transformation. The exhibition also presents Nengudi’s water sculptures, where coloured water is enclosed in transparent plastic. The works balance between the organic and the artificial, offering a sensory insight into an artistic practice that challenges the boundaries between body, material and space. Nervetråde, 12.09.2026 – 01.11.2026The exhibition explores the grotesque, connecting the nervous mood of literature around 1900 with the unease and strangeness of contemporary life. Danish and international artists use distortion, contrasts and the absurd to challenge our perception of reality. The exhibition is accompanied by a performance programme featuring dance, music and language. 

Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talentsIt occupies the magnificent former B&W welding hall offering a total of 7,000 m2 of beautiful industrial halls with plenty of space to show the technical and large formats in which many contemporary artists work: total installations, performance art, and monumental video works. Art that can often be entered and sensed with the whole body.  Copenhagen Contemporary is one of Scandinavia’s largest exhibition venues for contemporary art and a lively meeting place for a wide audience. CC creates collaborative partnerships and organises events with a number of different partners across cultural genres locally and internationally. You can attend art talks, art walks, concerts, creative workshops for children, visit CC’s own shop offering Scandinavian design, and experience the unique and historical city district of Refshaleøen.  Situated centrally in B&W’s iconic welding hall, CC is an international power hub in Copenhagen’s new cultural district. The special quality of this area continues to be defined by its industrial history: the area is raw and green with commanding views across Copenhagen Harbour. The district is a mix of first-class gourmet restaurants and small entrepreneurial initiatives; you can go for a dip in the sea, for a sauna, enjoy a glass of wine, and eat grilled food, buy quality bread and visit Copenhagen’s most popular food market with stalls from across the world and lounge areas by the water’s edge. Not forgetting the climbing, skating,and skiing activities, the flea market, and the theatre and music festivals, which are just some of the many activities this area has to offer.  Exhibtions (copenhagencontemporary.org):Paper Planes by Camille Henrot - 5 June – 31 December 2026Experience Paper Planes, the largest solo exhibition in Scandinavia to date by acclaimed French artist Camille Henrot. Bringing together film, sculpture, installation, drawing and painting, the exhibition features the Scandinavian premiere of In the Veins, Henrot’s critically acclaimed new film.Exploring the power of imagination and the possibilities of seeing the world differently, Henrot examines how we relate to nature, one another and the systems that shape our lives. The exhibition includes monumental sculptures, interactive works and thought-provoking installations that address themes such as climate change, biodiversity, technology, communication and everyday life with both humour and depth.Paper Planes invites visitors to embrace new perspectives and rediscover the ability to imagine alternative futures.