Natural History Museums in Denmark
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Southern Denmark (7)
Capital Region (6)
Central Denmark (6)
North Denmark (6)
Zealand (5)
Natural History Museums in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 30 natural history museums in Denmark, spread across 5 regions and 28 towns and cities. Most of them are in Southern Denmark (7), Capital Region (6), and Central Denmark (6).
At the city level, Copenhagen (2), Skagen (2), and Aakirkeby (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
6 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 75 and DKK 155.
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 27 offer dedicated programs for families, and 21 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 natural history museums in Denmark
The best-known natural history museums in Denmark
Statens Naturhistoriske MuseumNature · Copenhagen
Gram Lergrav – PalæontologiNature · Gram
Højer MølleTechnology · Højer
NaturBornholmNature · Aakirkeby
VadehavscentretNature · Ribe
Fiskeri- og SøfartsmuseetHistory · Esbjerg
Fur MuseumNature · Fur
Det Grønne MuseumHistory · Auning
ExperimentariumTechnology · Hellerup
NaturamaNature · Svendborg
Natural history museums in Denmark with free admission
Natural history museums in Denmark with programs for families
- Statens Naturhistoriske MuseumNature · Copenhagen
- Gram Lergrav – PalæontologiNature · Gram
- Højer MølleTechnology · Højer
- NaturBornholmNature · Aakirkeby
- VadehavscentretNature · Ribe
- Fiskeri- og SøfartsmuseetHistory · Esbjerg
- Fur MuseumNature · Fur
- Det Grønne MuseumHistory · Auning
- ExperimentariumTechnology · Hellerup
- NaturamaNature · Svendborg
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Denmark
Natural history museums in Denmark with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 30 natural history museums in Denmark across 28 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Statens Naturhistoriske Museum, Gram Lergrav – Palæontologi, Højer Mølle, NaturBornholm, and Vadehavscentret.
Which natural history museums in Denmark offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Karlsladen, Fugledegaard – Tissø Vikingecenter, Landskabs- og Landbrugsmuseet, and Naturcenter Herstedhøje.
Which natural history museums in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 16 are open, such as Gram Lergrav – Palæontologi, Højer Mølle, and Vadehavscentret.
Which natural history museums in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Vadehavscentret, Experimentarium, and Naturama. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 25 to DKK 230. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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