Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

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The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, commonly known simply as Glyptoteket, is an art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The collection represents the …

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Jan 19, 2025
The Glyptotek is located next to the Tivoli Gardens in downtown Copenhagen. The museum was founded by brewer Carl Jacobsen who was also a great art patron. Collections include some fascinating sculp…Full review by NemoTraveler
Jan 5, 2025
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the place has an amazing collection of sculptures, paintings and even a mummy room in a basement room. Its a nice sized collection in an iconic building. There’s …Full review by JavaMama58
Jan 1, 2025
A beautiful building with many amazing pieces of artwork. Spent a couple of hours investigating the many rooms and levels. The highlight for us was the French art - so class to a Van Gogh and a Picas…Full review by 450seane
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Founded by the Danish beer magnate Carl Jacobsen, this breath-taking collection showcasing ancient Greco-Roman art is the l…
sygic.com
The New Carlsberg Glyptotheque (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek), commonly known simply as The Glyptotheque (Glyptoteket), is the sculpture m…
gpsmycity.com
Truly one of the city's great museums, the Glyptotek was founded in 1888. The major collection of the museum revolves around the …
cityseeker.com
From Egyptian mummies to French impressionists, from ancient Greece to Gauguin and Van Gogh, the collection at the Glyptotek …
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Facts

Established:1897
Located:Copenhagen, Denmark
Architect:Vilhelm Dahlerup (1897), Hack Kampmann (1906), Henning Larsen (1996)
Visitors:514,608 (2019)
Founder:Carl Jacobsen
Director:Gertrud Hvidberg-Hansen
Chairperson:Christine Buhl Andersen
Type:Art museum

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How much time we need for this museum
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You could spend an entire day there. We just went to see the French collection ( which was in a beautifully air conditioned new part of the museum) and spent two hours there.
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What is a glyptotek?
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It is a private art collection. Carlsberg has many sorts of arts, not only one theme.
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Answer by Giani C · May 19, 2018
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Hi, how much is the entrace fee if no Copenhagen Card ? Thanks
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If you go on a Tuesday, the admission is free. Double check in case they changed the free day.
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are DSLR cameras allowed inside?
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yes, it's allowed
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