Dantes Plads 7
København V
København V
1556
+45 3341 8141
The Glyptotek offers one of the world’s finest collections of antiquities. Follow 6,000 years of history and explore antiquities from ancient Tuscany, land of the Etruscans, as well as world-famous Greek and Roman sculpture and mummies and artefacts from Egyptian tombs.
French Impressionism and Danish Golden Age
The Glyptotek is also home to Denmark’s largest collection of French art. Here you will find works by such artists as Manet, Monet, Degas, van Gogh, Cézanne, and Rodin. The collection of Paul Gauguin’s works is amongst the finest in the world, and the great masters of the Danish Golden Age (early to mid-19th century) are represented here, too, with major masterpieces by, for instance, Eckersberg, Købke, and Lundbye.
Art and Ale
The Glyptotek was founded by the brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914). A passionate collector, he built a world-class collection of art and cultural artefacts – the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries. The Glyptotek opened in 1897 and is now home to more than 10,000 works. Throughout the year visitors can enjoy a succession of special exhibitions, events, concerts, and guided tours. The Winter Garden with its palms, pool, and serene atmosphere is home to Café Glyptoteket.
Must-see Architecture
The museum architecture is truly peerless. Today, the Glyptotek comprises four buildings designed by three of the best Danish architects: Vilhelm Dahlerup, Hack Kampmann and Henning Larsen.
