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National Museum of Denmark: free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Under-18s always free.
- Otherwise: adult (DKK 135 online) — kr 150.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Families: adults pay, kids under 18 go free, and the Children's Museum is included.
- From November to March the museum is closed on Mondays.
- Buy online to save DKK 15 on the adult ticket.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forUnder-18s always free | under-18s | Covers all exhibitions and the Children's Museum. | No |
Official prices
National Museum ticket prices
| Adult (DKK 135 online) — Ticket valid 1 year from purchase. | kr 150 |
| Annual pass for one — Pays off on the second visit; 20% off at other National Museum sites. | kr 285 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (dkk 135 online)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
April-October: daily 10:00-17:00. November-March: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays (except week 7 and Easter). Exhibitions start closing at 16:45; Children's Museum closes 16:30. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December.
Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 København K, Denmark
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FAQ
National Museum: common questions
Is National Museum free?
National Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Under-18s always free. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 150.
Who gets free entry to National Museum?
Under-18s — covers all exhibitions and the Children's Museum..
How much is a ticket to National Museum?
Adult (DKK 135 online) costs kr 150 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nationalmuseet.dk/en/tickets/admission-ticket · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- nationalmuseet.dk/en/page/opening-hours
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