Arken Museum of Modern Art Museum

Address: Skovvej 100, 2635 Ishøj, Denmark

Website: https://arken.dk/en/

Arken Museum of Modern Art is a contemporary art museum in Ishøj, Denmark, on the coast of Køge Bay just outside Copenhagen. It is known for its modern and contemporary collection and rotating temporary exhibitions.

Galleries present 20th- and 21st-century painting, sculpture and installations, with a programme of changing exhibitions and public events. The architecture and the coastal setting are part of the museum’s appeal.

Arken opened in the late 20th century to serve greater Copenhagen’s contemporary art needs and has expanded its exhibition programme since opening. The museum’s location and building are often referenced as integral to its identity.

The museum sits in Ishøj municipality, on the southern outskirts of the Copenhagen urban area, with direct views across Køge Bay and easy road or rail access from the city.

• Location and building form: The building sits on the coast of Køge Bay and is visually notable for an angular, ship-like form that faces the sea; it lies in Ishøj, roughly 20 km southwest of central Copenhagen.

• Aim for right at opening on a weekday to avoid the coach and school-group rush that builds later in the day; mornings are best for quieter galleries and clearer views from the buildings sea-facing terraces.
• Use public transport to IshF8j station and either walk (about 20 minutes) or take the short local bus/taxi hop to the museum rather than trying to time limited weekend parking; there is on-site parking if you must drive.
• Dont skip the outdoor sculpture areas and the museums dramatic exterior architecture - they form part of the experience and are easiest to appreciate before indoor crowds arrive.