National Gallery of Denmark
Museum Denmark's national gallery housing Danish and international art
Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen houses Denmark’s national collection of Danish and international art from the Renaissance to contemporary works; visitors tour paintings, sculpture and special exhibitions.
The National Gallery of Denmark is the country’s state art museum located in Copenhagen, serving as the primary public collection of Danish and international art. Its holdings span historic to modern periods and support temporary exhibitions and research.
Galleries present Danish art alongside European and global works, with displays that range from older master paintings to 19th- and 20th-century developments and contemporary art. Rotating special exhibitions bring international loans and thematic installations.
The museum grew from royal and state collections over the 19th and 20th centuries as Denmark organized a national art institution and built museum facilities to display and care for those holdings.
Situated in central Copenhagen, the gallery is within the city’s main cultural quarter and is readily reachable by public transport.
- Collections: Houses the national collection of Danish and international art spanning several centuries, from Renaissance through contemporary works.
- Location: Located in central Copenhagen and accessible from the city's main cultural districts.
How to Get to National Gallery of Denmark #
Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) is on Sølvgade in central Copenhagen, adjacent to the Rosenborg Castle gardens. From Nørreport station (major rail/metro/bus hub) it’s an easy walk of roughly 10-15 minutes; Copenhagen Central Station is about 2-3 km to the south (around a 10-minute drive) along central roads.
The museum is well served by city buses and cycle routes and is an easy walk from central Copenhagen attractions.
Tips for Visiting National Gallery of Denmark #
- Visit the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) on a weekday late afternoon when the permanent collection is typically quieter; special exhibitions are ticketed so check those times separately.
- Use the Sølvgade/NF8rreport approach - SMK sits beside Østre AnlE6g and is an easy walk from NF8rreport station; allow time to step outside into the adjacent park and sculpture areas after the galleries.
Best Time to Visit National Gallery of Denmark #
For a more relaxed visit to the National Gallery of Denmark, go on a weekday in spring or autumn outside major holiday periods.
Weather & Climate near National Gallery of Denmark #
National Gallery of Denmark's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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