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Step into the war at the Danish War Museum

Explore 500 years of military history through the Danish War Museum’s exhibitions. Get close to the everyday lives of soldiers and discover how weapons, technology and strategy can determine triumph or defeat—from the 16th century to the present day.

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Step into the war

SIRIUS

Special exhibition
7 Oct 2026—6 Oct 2028
Roman legionaries stand alongside samurai.

Culture Night will be Warrior's Night

8 Oct 2026—8 Oct 2026
Guests sit behind the machine gun in the armoured personnel carrier.

Battle-Ready Autumn

9 Oct 2026—17 Oct 2026

Warrior

Fascinating, Yet Frightening

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The Danish Navy
Denmark at War
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The Treasury
The Danish War Museum covers 500 years of war history from beautifully decorated cannons to modern drones

10 things you shouldn't miss

Highlights at the Danish War Museum
From samurai swords to tanks, here are 10 iconic and rare items you can see at the museum.
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Waffen-SS, Samurais & Naval legends

Get close to the soldier
At the Danish War Museum’s exhibitions, you’ll encounter everything from 18th-century naval heroes to Japanese samurai and German Waffen-SS soldiers from the Second World War, and see the weapons and equipment used by the soldiers through out history.
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Private tours

Explore the nature of war through 500 years of Danish military history in the tour 'Blood, Sweat, and Defeat'. Or dive into how Danish kings have used sculptures to display their power in the tour 'In His Majesty's Service'.

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