National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)
Statens Museum for Kunst
Denmark's largest art museum, with Danish Golden Age paintings and European masterpieces including Matisse. The glass link between the old and new buildings is very photogenic.
The collection spans 700 years and includes works by Danish Golden Age painters Eckersberg and Hammershøi, as well as European masters such as Mantegna, Rubens, Matisse, and Munch. The glass 'Sculpture Street' corridor between the 19th-century old building and the 1998 modern extension is a popular photo spot. Permanent exhibitions are free or low-cost, while special exhibitions charge admission, about DKK 140. The museum sits next to Rosenborg Castle and the King's Garden, so all three can be visited together.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 Wed); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Rosenborg Castle
- Copenhagen Botanical Garden
- Rundetaarn (Round Tower)
- Torvehallerne
- Strøget
- Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
- Christiansborg Palace
- National Museum of Denmark