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.

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature, and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from all over the world throughout the year. The Museum is located approximately 40 km north of Copenhagen in Humlebæk, in a beautiful old park offering magnificent panoramic views of the Sound.  The park provides a beautiful setting for Louisiana’s large sculpture collection. The museum's collection of modern art is one of the most important in Scandinavia and presented in changing displays. Permanent highlights include the Giacometti Hall and the Jorn Room and There is also regular access to one of Kusama’s Infinity Rooms. Louisiana is open until 10 pm, Tuesday–Friday  Classics and striving international starsLouisiana is internationally recognized for its exhibition program, with 8-10 major exhibitions annually. Here, the classics of modern art, as well as contemporary international artists and architects, are presented.   A vibrant cultural centre for children and adults alike With its relaxed atmosphere, the museum offers a vibrant cultural centre with a rich programme of activities and events for children and adults alike.  Take a break at the Louisiana Café When it’s time for a break, the Louisiana Cafe welcomes you to enjoy hot drinks, cakes and a delicious, seasonal lunch and dinner menu. From here you have an astounding panoramic view of the sea.Shop Scandinavian design in the Louisiana Store In the museum’s sizeable two-level store, you will find a large and inspiring selection of new and classic items with an emphasis on Danish and Scandinavian design including interior design, clothing, books, posters, graphics, toys and more. Current exhibitions: (Louisiana.dk)Something Missing? – Sophie Calle – 26 March 2026 – 6 September 2026:The exhibition presents the French artist Sophie Calle (b. 1953), one of the most influential and distinctive voices in contemporary art. With a characteristic blend of fact and fiction, distance and intimacy, Calle has for five decades created works that explore fundamental human experiences such as love, loss, grief, and embarrassment.The exhibition Something Missing? has been developed in close collaboration with the artist and brings together seven of her major series along with a range of additional works. Through photography, text, and video, the exhibition unfolds a poetic and conceptual universe in which the personal and the public continuously reflect one another, and where the idea is often as central as the work itself. 

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.

A unique place for art loversIn 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.

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.      

Kunsthal Charlottenborg is one of the largest and most beautiful exhibition spaces for contemporary art in Northern Europe The exhibition space presents an ambitious program with international outlook featuring talents as well as established stars from both Denmark and abroad. Kunsthal Charlottenborg presents uncompromising and agenda setting art still understandable for everyone. The trendsetting exhibition program is supplemented with a large number of activities like artist talks, performances, concerts and film screenings. Ever since Kunsthal Charlottenborg opened in 1883, the venue has hosted exhibitions featuring many of the leading contemporary artists of the given times, accommodating many different types of shows and activities. Charlottenborg now celebrates its long history with a large-scale exhibition featuring all-new and older works alike. Together, they will evoke and add nuance to the history of Kunsthal Charlottenborg, a venue without a collection or a historical archive. Embracing chaos, affinities and time glitches, the exhibition Full of Days forges intuitive connections between historical moments and less-remembered shows, stories and events. Through a cacophony of voices, contemporary and historical artists are framed into a reflection on the elusiveness of time and the multiplicity of its representations, offering a non-linear account of one the Kunsthal’s possible histories. Special Exhibithions (Kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk):  Pani, so tradeł / Water that Wanders, 12 March – 16 August 2026:Małgorzata Mirga-Tas is a Polish artist and activist who, through textile collages, portrays Roma culture with a focus on community, cultural heritage, and women’s lives. Her first solo exhibition in Denmark at Kunsthal Charlottenborg presents both new and existing works that challenge artistic hierarchies and highlight overlooked stories. Mirga-Tas’ works combine poetry and politics and insist on recognizing Roma people.Charlottenborg Art Books The independent bookstore offers a distinctive selection of books and magazines, including publications in the fields of fine art, critical design, typography, literature, and theory.Apollo Bar & Canteen Apollo Bar & Canteen are Kunsthal Charlottenborg’s bar and dining place by chef and creator Frederik Bille Brahe. Every weekday from Tuesday to Friday, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch at the canteen, and all week you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or an exciting dinner or just a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a drink at the bar next to the courtyard.

Nikolaj Kunsthal presents especially Danish, but also international contemporary art in unique historical surroundings in the middle of Copenhagen.  Nikolaj Kunsthal is located in the former St. Nikolaj Church, Copenhagen’s third oldest church with one of the tallest towers in the city – a unique setting for contemporary art Europe-wide. The beautiful architecture is part of an interaction with changing exhibitions, most recently by Ditte Ejlerskov, Nikoline Liv Andersen, David Lynch, HuskMitNavn, Leonard Cohen and others. Nikolaj Kunsthal focuses on Copenhagen’s contemporary art scene and is preoccupied with art meetings across genres, media and formats. The art centre also regularly presents concerts, performances, guided tours, dinners, talks, etc.

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): Carl Nielsen & Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s Grant 2026 - 20.06.26 — 30.08.26 The Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen Grant is Denmark’s largest art prize and is awarded every two years to artists who have made a significant impact on contemporary sculptural art. This year’s exhibition at Den Frie presents works by Malene Bjelke, Olafur Eliasson, Uffe Isolotto, Henrik Plenge Jakobsen, Pernille With Madsen and Pia Rönicke. Each artist occupies a separate gallery with works ranging from key pieces from their earlier practice to new works created especially for the exhibition. The exhibition offers an insight into six distinctive artistic practices that challenge and expand the forms, materials and expressions of sculpture today. OSLO – Senga Nengudi: Sand and Water - 22.05.26 — 27.09.26 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.  

MAPS – Museum for Art in Public Spaces is one of the only museums in the world dedicated to exploring, communicating, and debating art in public spaces. The museum presents innovative exhibitions with Danish and international artists, showcasing how art can challenge, reflect, and change the world we live in. MAPS provides art projects in public spaces that dare to take new paths, creating unexpected encounters between people and urban spaces. At the museum, you can explore different exhibitions, participate in children's activities, guided tours, and other events. At MAPS’ café, you can enjoy sustainable reinterpretations of classic Danish open-faced sandwiches and toast, delicious cakes, freshly brewed coffee, organic wine and beer, and much more. The goal is for the food on your plate to contribute positively to our shared nature and climate. In 2022, MAPS Café became part of the international network Becoming CLIMAVORE as the first art institution in Denmark. Becoming CLIMAVORE was initiated by the London-based artist duo Cooking Sections, who have engaged art institutions across Europe and North America with the shared purpose of promoting more sustainable and climate-conscious eating habits. MAPS’ Collection The MAPS collection houses more than 18,000 works, sketches, and archival materials that collectively provide a unique insight into the history of art in public spaces across different times and spaces. The collection is exhibited regularly and is actively used in the museum’s educational programs, while selected artists are invited to engage with the works, creating new connections between the past, present, and future. Other Activities The museum also offers educational programs that teach children and youth about the significance of art in public spaces, equipping them with tools to become active participants in their own cultural life. Additionally, MAPS contributes to research that investigates and develops the role of art in public spaces, both in Denmark and internationally.

North Atlantic House is an art center where you can encounter North Atlantic art and culture. Here, people and artists from Iceland, Greenland, The Faroe Islands, Denmark - and the rest of the world - meet and inspire one another.A visit to North Atlantic House is guaranteed to expand your horizon and stir your senses. You will find two exhibition rooms in which you can get a taste of North Atlantic culture through changing exhibitions that shed light on the art scene of each of the three countries, one at a time.Furthermore, on specific days and evenings, you can experience everything from concerts, movies, presentations and events.Explore North Atlantic art and culture in the beautiful 18th-century warehouse built in 1767. North Atlantic House was the port for maritime traffic between Denmark and the North Atlantic for over 200 years. Special Exhibitions (nordatlantens.dk): DAAMANI — Back then in East Greenland - 20. juni 2026—24. januar 2027 An exhibition presenting Arĸaluk Bianco’s unique photographs from the 1950s and 60s Ammassalik, capturing everyday life, community, and a time of rapid change. The photographs are placed in dialogue with a contemporary installation by Bolatta Silis-Høegh, connecting past and present while offering new perspectives on memory and belonging.   Emotional Terrain — 20 June 2026–24 January 2027 An exhibition by Alda Mohr Eyðunardóttir and Helene Nymann exploring the connections between emotion, memory, and place. Through film, installations, and audience participation, it creates an immersive space where personal and collective memories intertwine, offering new perspectives on the past, present, and future. Nordic foodVisit the cultural centre to get a first-hand impression of this intriguing harbour front area. The North Atlantic House is open all year round and offers a lovely café where you can enjoy a good glass of wine or a cup of coffee.On the Nordatlantens Brygge Harbour Front you will find the Faroese and Greenlandic Representations, the Icelandic Embassy, and the culinary treasures of Restaurant Barr.  

Munkeruphus is a former country house in a landscape ground, close to the Øresund coast, between Dronningmølle and Gilleleje. A rare example of American Art and Crafts influence in Danish architecture, the building now serves as an exhibition space, a café and a small gift- and bookshop run by the Munkeruphus Trust. In 1958 it was acquired by artist and designer Gunnar Aagaard Andersen and his wife. Aagaard had previously lived in France from 1946 to 1951 where he had co-founded Groupe Espace, a collaborative between artists and architects who worked with spatial art, and he made it the centre of an active artistic environment with many visiting colleagues visiting from abroad. In 1986 the house was purchased by the Capital Region Authority and subsequently listed by the Danish Heritage Agency. For a few years it was left empty but in the autumn of 1988 it was ceded to a foundation with the aim of transforming it into an exhibition space for changing exhibitions. It was renovated with support from private benefactors and opened the doors to its first exhibition in 1989.The garden at Munkeruphus is 5 acres with winding paths, great old trees, open lawns and beautiful views through a gully and down slopes to the beach. The view from the beach reveals the hills of Kullen in Sweden, the lighthouse at Nakkehoved, and Hornbæk.Munkeruphus itself is an architectural gem. Built in colonial style with wooden cladding and a high shingled roof. The proportions and colours are combined with consideration for both detail and the building as a whole.There is also a small shop, a charming café with views of the sea, and a large garden with sculptures and outside dining. Events, guided tours, and workshops are held during the summer months. Come and discover a unique gallery with a fascinating history and a stunning location!Find Munkeruphus on Instagram and Facebook.