Archaeology Museums in Denmark
Finds from prehistory, antiquity, the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
Central Denmark (13)
Moesgaard
Museum Silkeborg
Vikingemuseet
Bork Vikingehavn
Strandingsmuseum St. George
Antikmuseet
Hvolris Jernalder
Horsens Museum
Museum Østjylland Grenaa
Museum Østjylland Randers
Klosterlund Museum
Museum Skanderborg
Øm Kloster Museum
Zealand (12)
Vikingeskibsmuseet
Middelaldercentret
Sagnlandet Lejre
GeoCenter Møns Klint
Køge Museum
Lejre Museum
Næstved Museum
Stiftsmuseet Maribo
Danmarks Borgcenter
Fugledegaard – Tissø Vikingecenter
Odsherred Museum
Ringsted Museum
North Denmark (10)
Aalborg Historiske Museum
Vendsyssel Historiske Museum
Gråbrødrekloster Museet
Læsø Saltsyderi
Thisted Museum
Vikingemuseet Lindholm Høje
Vikingemuseet Fyrkat
Heltborg Museum
Stenaldercenter Ertebølle
Vesthimmerlands Museum
Southern Denmark (9)
Capital Region (8)
Archaeology Museums in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 52 archaeology museums in Denmark, spread across 5 regions and 45 towns and cities. Most of them are in Central Denmark (13), Zealand (12), and North Denmark (10).
At the city level, Copenhagen (3), Aalborg (2), and Aarhus (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
8 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 60 and DKK 125.
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 47 offer dedicated programs for families, and 30 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Denmark
The best-known archaeology museums in Denmark
NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekArt · Copenhagen
VikingeskibsmuseetArchaeology · Roskilde
MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
Københavns MuseumRegional · Copenhagen
MiddelaldercentretOpen-air · Nykøbing Falster
Bornholms MuseumHistory · Rønne
Museum SilkeborgHistory · Silkeborg
Kongernes JellingHistory · Jelling
Sagnlandet LejreOpen-air · Lejre
Archaeology museums in Denmark with free admission
Aalborg Historiske MuseumHistory · Aalborg
Vingsted JernalderOpen-air · Bredsten
AntikmuseetArchaeology · Aarhus
Fugledegaard – Tissø VikingecenterArchaeology · Store Fuglede
KulturmuseetHistory · Vejle
Museum Østjylland GrenaaHistory · Grenaa- Museum Østjylland RandersHistory · Randers
VikingelandsbyenOpen-air · Albertslund
Archaeology museums in Denmark with programs for families
- NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
- Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekArt · Copenhagen
- VikingeskibsmuseetArchaeology · Roskilde
- MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
- Københavns MuseumRegional · Copenhagen
- MiddelaldercentretOpen-air · Nykøbing Falster
- Bornholms MuseumHistory · Rønne
- Kongernes JellingHistory · Jelling
- Sagnlandet LejreOpen-air · Lejre
Museet Ribes VikingerArchaeology · Ribe
Wheelchair-accessible archaeology museums in Denmark
- NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
- MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
- Københavns MuseumRegional · Copenhagen
- Kongernes JellingHistory · Jelling
- Museet Ribes VikingerArchaeology · Ribe
- Aalborg Historiske MuseumHistory · Aalborg
Ribe VikingeCenterOpen-air · Ribe
Strandingsmuseum St. GeorgeHistory · Thorsminde
GeoCenter Møns KlintNature · Borre
Lejre MuseumArchaeology · Lejre
Archaeology museums in Denmark with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 52 archaeology museums in Denmark across 45 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Nationalmuseet, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Vikingeskibsmuseet, Moesgaard, and Københavns Museum.
Which archaeology museums in Denmark offer free admission?
8 museums are free to visit – for example Aalborg Historiske Museum, Vingsted Jernalder, Antikmuseet, and Fugledegaard – Tissø Vikingecenter.
Which archaeology museums in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 16 are open, such as Nationalmuseet, Vikingeskibsmuseet, and Københavns Museum.
Which archaeology museums in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Nationalmuseet, Moesgaard, and Københavns Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 30 to DKK 225. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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