Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen was built under the auspices of King Frederik V in 1746. For adults, there are cultural artifacts from the entire history of Denmark from the Ice Age to the present day life of the Danish. Children can engage in interactive play with replicas of historical costumes and documents. The museum also houses artifacts from places as far away from Denmark as South America and Greenland. There is no admission fee and visitors can also explore the on-site cafe and gift shop.
The National Museum
Ny Vestergade 10
1220 Copenhagen K, Denmark
+45-3313-4411
nationalmuseet.dk/sw20374.asp
Denmark's National Gallery boasts art and artifacts from over 700 years of European history. The Gallery hosts art that ranges from Renaissance master painters to contemporary installation art. The structure itself is a synthesis old old and new, with a modernist extension finished in 1998 grafted onto the original structure which was completed over 100 years prior. Permanent collections at the museum may be viewed free of charge, while temporary exhibitions may be entered into for a small fee. On Sundays the museum has a free concert at 3 p.m.
The National Gallery
Sølvgade 48 - 50
1307 Copenhagen K, Denmark
+45-3374-8494
smk.dk
For those interested in the clean, sleek look of Danish design, there is the Danish Architecture Center. The DAC has a rotating schedule of exhibitions that emphasize recent developments in Danish architecture. Recent exhibits as of 2010 include New Public Spaces (an exploration of the modern urban environment) and New Architecture in Copenhagen. The Danish Architecture Center also offers guided tours of the city with the architecture buff in mind.
Danish Architecture Center
Strandgade 27
1401 Copenhagen, Denmark
+45-3257-1930
dac.dk
For those interested in the history of fairy tales, there is Copenhagen's statue of the Little Mermaid. Whether a fan of the Disney film or the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, visitors will find that the Little Mermaid statue is worth the trip. The statue lays in Copenhagen Harbor, so visitors can get a good view of the water while they visit this popular tourist attraction. All Copenhagen canal tours visit the Little Mermaid, as do many walking and bike tours of the city.
The Little Mermaid
Langelinie, 2100
Copenhagen, Denmark
Christiansborg Palace is on the harbor in Copenhagen. For over 800 years it has been the center of Danish power. Today, the Palace is home to the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister and Supreme Court as well as members of the Danish royal family. Guided tours are available for visitors and last about 50 minutes.
Christiansborg Palace
Prins Jørgens Gård 1
1213 København, Denmark
+45-3392-6300
ses.dk/en/SlotteOgHaver/Slotte/ChristiansborgSlot/Velkommen.aspx
