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National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen

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Containing impressive displays of both foreign and Danish art across the centuries, National Gallery of Denmark will transport you through the major periods of Denmark's art history, ranging from Medieval to Renaissance to contemporary. The gallery is home to more than 9,000 paintings and sculptures, plus 300,000 works of art created on paper. Early exhibits includes works by Titian and Rembrandt. Modern exhibits include works by Picasso and Matisse. Entry is free for the permanent collections of Danish and Nordic art, European art, Danish and international art, and French art. Check the website for more information about the guided tours, workshops, performances, and concerts that also take place here. Lockers and strollers are available at no charge. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Copenhagen holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the National Gallery of Denmark and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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  • By hzh30
    I like this museum and it was almost 15 yrs ago I was there last time. You can find both galleries and arts from big names from 100 yrs ago and modern art from 2020. There are not many...  more »
  • By Clanky79
    I visited with my 19 year old daughter and we had a great few hours wandering round. I can’t profess to be the biggest art fan in the world but I really enjoyed our visit here. Staff were super...  more »
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  • By Sebastián Roblero Arellano
    Nice gallery and awesome Kafeteria.
  • By Penny
    A perfect mix of art from pre and post 1900. They actually made the permanent collections more interesting by inserting snippets of information about how different pandemics have affected the world and how they were depicted in these pantings. Nice job!
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