The David Collection

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Sending all my love — Vintage Postcards from the Middle East

160 original postcards from North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the Levant (1900-1940), the social media of their day, and the dreams of the 'Orient' they spread.

Now showing13 Mar – 3 Jan 2027Free

The Art of Desire – an Ottoman Sex Manual and its Context (Begærets Kunst)

A rare Ottoman manuscript with explicit illustrations of desire, power and sexuality, set against older traditions from Iran, Central Asia and India, and contemporary Japan and Europe.

Now showing6 Nov – 2 May 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Early Modern Danish Art

Paintings, sculpture and crafts from c. 1890-1950, including key works by Vilhelm Hammershøi and J.F. Willumsen, nearly all acquired by founder C.L. David himself.

Permanent collectionFree

Older European Art

17th-19th-century Dutch, French and Danish Golden Age paintings, David Roentgen furniture, Meissen and Sèvres porcelain, Nordic faience and Danish silver.

Permanent collectionFree

Art from the Islamic World

The museum's largest collection and Scandinavia's biggest of its kind: calligraphy, miniatures, ceramics, glass, metalwork, carpets and textiles from Spain to India, 7th-19th century.

Permanent collectionFree

Nearby

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Rosenborg Castle

Architecture4 min walk

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Natural History Museum of Denmark

Children6 min walk

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SMK – National Gallery of Denmark

Art7 min walk

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Kunsthal Charlottenborg

Art7 min walk

Visitor Information

Is The David Collection free to visit?

Yes, general admission to The David Collection is free. Free admission to the collections, special exhibitions and public guided tours year-round.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of The David Collection?

The David Collection is open Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00; Wed 10:00-21:00; closed Mondays. Closed 23, 24, 25 and 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is The David Collection?

The David Collection is located at Kronprinsessegade 30-32, 1306 København K, Denmark, in the Indre By area of Copenhagen. The nearest stations are Marmorkirken (Metro), Kongens Nytorv (Metro) and Nørreport (Metro/S-tog).

What can I see at The David Collection?

Free museum by Kongens Have with one of the West's finest collections of Islamic art, plus 18th-century European treasures. Current highlights include Early Modern Danish Art, Sending all my love — Vintage Postcards from the Middle East and The Art of Desire – an Ottoman Sex Manual and its Context (Begærets Kunst).

Do I need to book The David Collection in advance?

The David Collection is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission to the collections, special exhibitions and public guided tours year-round.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit The David Collection?

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.

Is The David Collection accessible?

Housed in listed buildings with many narrow stairs; wheelchairs and rollators cannot be taken into the collections.