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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Glyptotek website. Official links are under Sources.
Glyptotek is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free admission for everyone on the last Wednesday of every month.
- Also free: Under-18s always free.
- Otherwise: adult, at the door (DKK 135 online) — kr 150.
Calendar
Free days at Glyptotek
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–17:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–17:00
- WED30DECWednesday, 30 December 2026 · in 2 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED27JANWednesday, 27 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED24FEBWednesday, 24 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED31MARWednesday, 31 March 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–17:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The last-Wednesday free day gets busy; arrive at opening and head for the Winter Garden first.
- Children's free tickets can't be booked online - collect them at the desk.
- Buying a paid ticket online saves 10% on the door price.
- Thursday is the late night (until 21:00), but it is not a free evening.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree admission for everyone on the last Wednesday of every month · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Covers the entire museum. Expect crowds; since 1 Jan 2026 guided tours cannot be booked on free days. | No |
| Free forUnder-18s always free | under-18s | Free tickets are issued only at the museum's ticket desk, not online. | No |
Official prices
Glyptotek ticket prices
| Adult, at the door (DKK 135 online) — Under 27/students DKK 120 (108 online). | kr 150 |
| Season ticket (a year of free admission, free Sunday guided tours) — Worth it if you plan more than two visits in a year. | — |
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, at the door (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
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Thursday until 21:00; closed Mondays. Special hours: 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; closed 23-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Dantes Plads 7, 1556 København V, Denmark
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FAQ
Glyptotek: common questions
Is Glyptotek free?
Glyptotek is free for everyone on the last Wednesday of every month. Also free: Under-18s always free. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 150.
When is Glyptotek free?
Free admission for everyone on the last Wednesday of every month. The next free date is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Glyptotek?
Under-18s — free tickets are issued only at the museum's ticket desk, not online..
How much is a ticket to Glyptotek?
Adult, at the door (DKK 135 online) costs kr 150 on the official site.
What day is Glyptotek closed?
Glyptotek is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Thursday until 21:00; closed Mondays. Special hours: 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; closed 23-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- glyptoteket.com/visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- glyptoteket.com/visit/opening-hours
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