Thorvaldsens Museum — Attraction in Copenhagen Municipality

Thorvaldsens Museum is a must-visit in Copenhagen, celebrating the life and work of Denmark’s renowned sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen. The museum’s architecture is stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. It perfectly complements the impressive collection of sculptures, reliefs, and drawings on display.

The exhibits highlight Thorvaldsen’s exceptional talent and his contributions to neoclassical art. Each piece is thoughtfully arranged with informative descriptions, offering valuable insights into the artist’s life and legacy. Exploring the museum feels like stepping into a timeless world of classical beauty.

A standout feature is the peaceful courtyard, with its serene fountain providing a tranquil space to relax and reflect. The layout is well-organized, allowing visitors to enjoy the art at their own pace.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious about Danish culture, Thorvaldsens Museum offers an unforgettable experience. The friendly and knowledgeable staff enhance the visit, making it both educational and enjoyable. This museum is not just about art—it’s about the lasting legacy of one of Denmark’s greatest cultural icons. Highly...

We came in here because it was nearby and we had a Copenhagen Card (which granted us free access). While this isn't a must-see place, I was glad we saw it. The presentation of statues and sculptures was really creative and entertaining. The curators are clearly making an effort to show that statues/sculptures can be an immersive experience... more than just staring at some stone and walking away. For example, in one room there is a Kinect-type device that displays your moving picture next to the main statue, then gives you two speech bubbles with funny or thoughtful things. In another room there are lenses from different vantage points showing you different perspectives/views of the statue on display (e.g., peer into a shoe's heel and see a tiny, upside-down view of the statue). So Thorvaldsens is more engaging than an ordinary museum, and certainly more engaging than an ordinary statue/sculpture museum. At the end of the day, though, it felt like, "Well, they're still just sculpture/statues." If you're into this genre of museum/art, though, you will LOVE it! We took about 30 minutes in here, but you could easily...

Statues like no other place on town.

Absolutely stunning building on the outside, but nothing compares to what awaits on the 3 floors inside. With over 100 originals and plenty of plaster replicas theres plenty to see here. Tickets by the door. (Wednesdays free admission) Wardrobe and toilets are to find in the basement along side the 3 explanatory exhibitions: from clay to sculpture, Tecnique and workshop ang early busts. On the grond floor you will see marble and plaster statues. Including "the Christ hall" where plaster versions of Crist and his apostles, later shown in Copenhagen monestary church, is displayed. On the 1st floor you will find antiquitys and German, French, Italian and Danish golden age paintings and the court /grave yard viewis to experience here to. Here's an archive of tiny finds like antique egyptian, greek, Etrusian and Roman jewelry and coins. A studyhall for schollars. Two meeting/reading halls. All of the exhibitions are exhibited as close to the day the museum opened...