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Thorvaldsens Museum

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#20 of 357 things to do in Copenhagen

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Open Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, Copenhagen 1213, Denmark

Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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See sculptures created by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, whose work can be found across Europe. Long corridors allow for natural light and echo the creative ambiance. The Museum opened on September 18, 1848. It is Denmark’s oldest and also most...more

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, Copenhagen 1213, Denmark

Indre By (Inner City)

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joanjustin

182

Reviewed 1 week ago

Wonderful place

An attracting place which built up of beautiful marble sculptures. The more work they did the more we talk about.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Paradise818343

Reviewed February 13, 2019

Beautiful building, wonderful sculptures

Thorvaldsens Museum was a surprise. An ancient stable where the king kept carriages and horses, it was remodelled into the first public museum of Denmark, to host the sculptures of Thorvaldsen, most of which were in Rome, where he lived. From greek gods to life...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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tomimitotoro

Toronto, Canada

612

Reviewed February 8, 2019

Great Sculpture Collection

This museum is a must-visit for sculpture lovers. There are so many rooms to see. I got there an hour before their closing. I just wish I had more time to enjoy the collection. My personal favourite is the lion sculpture called Love.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Helen R

Victoria, Canada

25578

Reviewed September 21, 2018

Beautiful Marbles

The marble sculptures are excellent. I found the audio guide irritating and pretentious. Unless you are really into the marble, keep this for an opportunity to get in from the rain, or to fill in the end of a day.

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Helen R

Dear Helen Thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you back another time.

Michael C

13218

Reviewed September 7, 2018

Very good collection of sculpture

I really enjoyed this, surprisingly, but it may not be to everyone's taste. The gallery holds an extensive collection from Thorvaldsen's works in marble and/or plaster often copies of statues located either in Copenhagen, notably the cathedral, or elsewhere in Europe.. Many of the works...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Michael C

Dear Michael Thank your for your great review of the museum and collection. We appreciate your explanation of the floor plan. This will definitely be helpful for future visitors. We hope to welcome you back at the museum next time you're in town.

KatW649

Cold Spring, Kentucky

286

Reviewed September 3, 2018

Sculptures & frieze

This isn't a large museum. If you love seeing sculptures & frieze, this is the place for you. Would not have picked this place to visit. We visited because we had the Copenhagen Card & we had time before the next thing we wanted to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank KatW649

Thank you for your review and visit here at the museum. We are more than happy to welcome you back anytime.

micheles976

Linden, New Jersey

157

Reviewed August 30, 2018

Spectacular sculptures by Danish Artist

I almost missed this museum hidden in plain sight next to Christiansborg Palace. Ordinarily sculpture isn't my favorite but this museum had a wonderful collection of work by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen with helpful descriptions in each room. Some of the sculptures are quite magnificent...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank micheles976

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad to hear that you had a nice time. We are more than happy to welcome you back anytime.

Princesschariza

Manila, Philippines

6418

Reviewed August 23, 2018

art art

a must visit place within Denmark. a nice experience for art enthusiast and history lovers like me. worthwhile to visit

Date of experience: February 2018

Thank Princesschariza

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad to hear that you had a nice time here and welcome you back anytime.

JeannieD421

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

328

Reviewed August 12, 2018

A huge number of stunning statues

This museum was a real surprise! Bertel Thorvaldsens produced a some beautiful statues, many based on mythology, wonderful animals and some busts of noteable figures in history.

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank JeannieD421

We thank you very much for your great review and hope to see you back here at the museum again.

Mikko H

6710

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Museum full of sculptures and art

I have been waiting for a long time to visit this museum in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. Whole collection has been built to honor great danish artist when he returned from Rome. Amazing artist and some really massive piece of art. Great place to...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Mikko H

Thank you very much for your great review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the museum. We welcome you back anytime.

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freelandjaci

How much time do I need to see this museum?

July 14, 2017|

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An hour or so at a leisurely pace.

marvinsytan

how to get there by train and bus?

April 15, 2017|

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Thank you for your question - we apologize our late reply. You can reach the museum by train to Copenhagen Central St. or Nørreport St. By metro to Nørreport St. and Kongens Nytorv and by bus with lines 1A, 2A, 9A, 26 and 40.

marvinsytan

How to get there via train?

April 15, 2017|

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Thank you for your question - we apologize our late reply. You can reach the museum by train to Copenhagen Central St. or Nørreport St. and then walk a 10 minutes walk to the museum.

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