Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek : info and guided tour

Introduction to Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Located in Copenhagen, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum renowned for its collections spanning Antiquity, sculpture, and painting from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its name refers to the idea of a “glyptothek,” a place dedicated to sculptures and ancient works.

The museum owes its origin to Carl Jacobsen, an industrialist and major Danish patron of the arts, who assembled a remarkable art collection before donating it to the public. Situated at Dantes Plads, it is now one of the capital’s best-known museums for the richness and diversity of its collections.

The building combines several architectural phases, with elegant spaces, generously proportioned rooms, and above all a much-loved winter garden. Natural light enhances antique sculptures, sarcophagi, portraits, and modern works, in an atmosphere that is both classical and luminous.

Among its iconic features are the collections of ancient Egypt and the Greco-Roman world, as well as works by major French and Danish artists. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is renowned for the quality of its museum presentation and for the dialogue it creates between antiquities and modern art.

Discover Copenhagen with a private guide

A private guide can help you gain a deeper understanding of the museum’s history, the logic behind its collections, and the connections between its different artistic periods. The visit then becomes easier to follow, with clear reference points for the architecture, the major works, and the Glyptotek’s place in Copenhagen’s cultural landscape.