Fascinating, Yet Frightening

Battle-ready summer

The summer holidays at the Danish War Museum are packed with action for the whole family. We are opening our new exhibition area, Battle-Ready, where you can get up close to a Lynx helicopter and an armored personnel carrier. You can also try your hand at military life by loading a cannon, fighting like a samurai, and taking part in many other exciting activities.
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.

Waffen-SS, Samurais & Small Drones

Step Into the War
Experience 500 years of war history as you move through our exhibitions. Get up close and personal with the everyday lives of soldiers and learn how weapons, technology and strategy determine triumph or defeat, through history.

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'.