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Thorvaldsens Museum
Museum4.5 · 1 6394.4 · 590≈ 1 hEntry: ~110 DKK
Museum devoted to the Danish neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, opened in 1848 as Denmark's first purpose-built public museum. The building by Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll is an attraction in itself, with vividly painted ceilings in Pompeian and Egyptian styles. Its marble halls hold originals and sketches for Thorvaldsen's famous works, including Jason with the Golden Fleece, plus his collection of antiquities.
Highlights
- Denmark's first purpose-built public museum, 1848
- Painted ceilings in Pompeian and Egyptian styles
- Thorvaldsen's marble originals and antiquities
- Free entry for everyone on Wednesdays
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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