Copenhagen Contemporary

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CCreate: Kengo Kuma/KKAA, Earth | Tree

Architect Kengo Kuma's sensory installation built around komorebi, sunlight filtering through leaves, with hands-on making for visitors of all ages.

Now showing28 Mar – 21 Feb 2027kr 140

Camille Henrot, Paper Planes

Camille Henrot's largest Scandinavian solo show spans film, sculpture, painting and installation, led by the Scandinavian premiere of her film In the Veins.

Now showing5 Jun – 31 Deckr 140

Fire & Ice: On Belonging and Becoming in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)

Eight contemporary artists connected to Greenland, including Jessie Kleemann and Inuk Silis Høegh, explore identity, heritage and belonging in new commissions and established works.

Now showing11 Sept – 31 Deckr 140

Permanent Collections

James Turrell, Aftershock

James Turrell's immersive Ganzfeld light installation, where fields of shifting colour dissolve the edges of the room and the sense of space itself.

Permanent collectionkr 140

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Designmuseum Danmark

Architecture17 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Copenhagen Contemporary cost?

Standard adult admission to Copenhagen Contemporary is kr 140. Students 95 DKK; children 3-17 25 DKK; under 3 free; groups of 15+ 115 DKK pp; free with Copenhagen Card. Tickets bought at the desk on arrival.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Copenhagen Contemporary?

Copenhagen Contemporary is open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00, Thu until 21:00; closed Mondays. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Copenhagen Contemporary?

Copenhagen Contemporary is located at Refshalevej 173A, 1432 København K, Denmark, in the Refshaleøen area of Copenhagen. The nearest stations are Refshaleøen (bus 2A) and Refshaleøen (Harbour Bus).

What can I see at Copenhagen Contemporary?

Vast harbourside kunsthal in a former shipyard hall on Refshaleøen, home to James Turrell's immersive light work Aftershock. Current highlights include James Turrell, Aftershock, CCreate: Kengo Kuma/KKAA, Earth | Tree and Camille Henrot, Paper Planes.

Do I need to book Copenhagen Contemporary in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Copenhagen Contemporary?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.