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Thorvaldsens Museum

ArchitectureArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom £110Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4)

Opened in 1848 on Slotsholmen, Thorvaldsens Museum was built by Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll to house the works and collections the Neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen bequeathed to Copenhagen. Its colourful vaulted halls hold his sculptures, plaster models and drawings, alongside his personal collections of antiquities, casts and paintings. Thorvaldsen himself is buried in the museum's inner courtyard.

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Getting there

Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, 1213 København K, Denmark

Nearest station: Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4), Kongens Nytorv (Metro)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From £110

Under 18s free; seniors free on Tuesdays; free admission for all on Wednesdays. Annual pass 1+1 also covers Museum of Copenhagen and Nikolaj Kunsthal.

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Visitor Information

How much does Thorvaldsens Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Thorvaldsens Museum is £110. Under 18s free; seniors free on Tuesdays; free admission for all on Wednesdays. Annual pass 1+1 also covers Museum of Copenhagen and Nikolaj Kunsthal.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Thorvaldsens Museum?
Thorvaldsens Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; closed Mondays. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Thorvaldsens Museum?
Thorvaldsens Museum is located at Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, 1213 København K, Denmark, in the Slotsholmen area of Copenhagen. The nearest stations are Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4), Kongens Nytorv (Metro).
What can I see at Thorvaldsens Museum?
Denmark's first public museum: a painted, temple-like home for Bertel Thorvaldsen's gleaming marble gods, heroes and his own grave. Current highlights include Life, Longing & Landscape – Thorvaldsen's Painting Collection, Thorvaldsen: Works & Days, Thorvaldsen's Sculptures.
Do I need to book Thorvaldsens Museum 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 Thorvaldsens Museum?
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.

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