World Cultures Museums in Denmark
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Capital Region (4)
Central Denmark (3)
Southern Denmark (1)
World Cultures Museums in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 8 world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark, spread across 3 regions and 5 towns and cities. Most of them are in Capital Region (4), Central Denmark (3), and Southern Denmark (1).
At the city level, Copenhagen (4), Aarhus (1), and Højbjerg (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 135 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 100 and DKK 170.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark
World cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 8 world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Nationalmuseet, Moesgaard, Davids Samling, Dansk Jødisk Museum, and Nordatlantens Brygge.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Davids Samling and Antikmuseet.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Nationalmuseet, Nordatlantens Brygge, and Antikmuseet.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Nationalmuseet, Moesgaard, and FLUGT – Refugee Museum of Denmark. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 135 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 60 to DKK 180. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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