Practical Info

January - April

Additionally open:

10 February: 10:00 - 17:00

14 April: 10:00 - 17:00

21 April: 10:00 - 17:00 (Easter Monday)

May - September

October - December

Additionally open:

13 October: 10:00 - 17:00

25 December: 10:00 - 17:00 (Christmas Day)

Closed:

24 December (Christmas Eve)

31 December (New Year's Eve)

Audience entrance

Tøjhusgade 3, 1220 Copenhagen K

Public transport

Train

The nearest train station is Copenhagen Central Station.

Metro

The nearest metro stop is Gammel Strand (M3/M4).

Bus

The nearest bus stop is The Royal Library, where bus 26 stops.

Bus 2A also stops near the museum, the stop is called Børsgade. Bus 31 stops at Stormbroen.

Car parking

Unfortunately, we do not have any parking spaces associated with the museum and would like to point out that it may be difficult to find parking near the museum.

There is an option for paid parking in the parking garage under BLOX: Vester Voldgade 129, 1552 Copenhagen

Entry ticket

Free admission with Copenhagen Card

Entry is free if you have a Copenhagen Card of any duration.

Discounts

Group discount: 10% off admission ticket for 10+ adult guests.

Annual pass: 20% discount on admission ticket if you come with an annual pass from The Museum of Danish Resistance, Frøslev Camp, National Museum of Denmark, the Open Air Museum, or Kronborg Castle.

Discounts cannot be combined.

Due to renovations in The Artillery Hall, we currently offer free admission for wheelchair users, as the construction results in a reduced museum experience.

Conditions for the mobility impaired

NB: Due to renovations in The Artillery Hall, we currently offer free admission for wheelchair users, as the construction results in a reduced museum experience.

The Danish War Museum does not have an elevator or other accessibility features that provide access to the first floor. Guests are welcome to bring their own wheelchair. We are working on improving access for those with walking difficulties.

Admission to the Danish War Museum is free with a companion card – it just needs to be shown at the store upon arrival.

Service dogs are welcome at the museum, but unfortunately other dogs are not.

Families with children

You are welcome to bring your own child stroller and pushchair.

There is a changing table at the museum.

School classes and larger groups are welcome to visit the museum on their own.

We recommend that you book a time through our booking before visiting by contacting at [email protected] or +45 4120 6080. This ensures that there is space available and that you and other visitors have the best possible museum experience.

Please read our guidelines before your visit.

Private tours

The Danish War Museum also offers private tours with our experienced guides. Follow the link below to see our offers.

You may eat your packed lunch at our benches in the museum courtyard or at the benches in the cloakroom.

In the museum shop, it is possible to buy beer or water as well as snacks and sweets.

Private use

You are welcome to take photos or film at the Danish War Museum for private use (e.g. holiday memories or pictures you share on your own social media. Feel free to tag us on Facebook.

Press

For use of the museum's area, objects or spokespersons, contact Julie Lorenzen at +45 4120 6042 or [email protected]

Commercial use

Filming for commercial use and/or use of the museum's area requires a location agreement. Contact [email protected]

War Museum Collections

The Danish War Museum curators handle inquiries that are directly related to the museum's objects and exhibitions.

Genealogy and Ancestors

We do not hold information about ancestors who served in the army or air force. If you are looking for this type of information, you can use the National Archives' rolls (in Danish).

Drawings and Pictures

We do not hold drawings and pictures of ships and the like. If you are looking for this type of document, you can try the National Museum's Collections (in Danish) or contact the National Archives.

Do you have additional questions?

Phone hours