It's hard not to visit a few museums when visiting North Zealand. The 9 museums have great diversity, so dive in and find a museum after your preferences. Whether you are into pictures in a gold frame or modern art installations, you will find a match.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art- Worldclass Art by Øresund
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from all over the world year-round.
Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød is a fairy tale-like experience that no children or adults should miss. The beautiful Renaissance castle is built on three small islands in the Castle Lake, where the many towers and spires are reflected in an enchanting sight.
The Nivaagaard Collection – Classical and Modern Art
The Nivaagaard Collection by the Oresund coast is an exquisite experience for art lovers. The small museum has a unique atmosphere of “hygge” (cosiness) and intimacy, making you feel special when you walk around among 500 years old European masterpieces.
Munkeruphus – contemporary art in a historic artist’s home
At Munkeruphus, art, architecture, design and nature come together in beautiful surroundings in an old artist home located on the coastline between Gilleleje and Dronningmølle.
Rudolph Tegner's Museum & Sculpture Park – Art and Sculptures
Walk in heather-covered hills between statues of powerful men and women. Continue into Tegner's Museum, which echoes like a cathedral, and see Danish sculptor Rudolph Tegner's enormous works in plaster, marble, and bronze.
Esrum Abbey is a beautiful destination in green surroundings, offering space for reflection, learning, and play. Here, you can feel the tranquillity in which the monks lived and experience the grandeur that contributed to the central importance of the monastery in North Sealand.
Knud Rasmussen’s House | Visit the Polar Explorer’s Iconic Home in Hundested
Knud Rasmussen’s House in Hundested is an iconic museum that offers insight into the life and achievements of the famous polar explorer. Set in beautiful surroundings with a view over the Kattegat, visitors can enjoy both nature and history in the polar explorer's former home.
Museum Nordsjælland – Local History for children and adults
Museum Nordsjælland is a conglomerate of several regional museums in Gilleleje, Hillerød and Hørsholm. You will experience the region’s local history – from lavish royal history to the fishing industry
KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure
The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk invites both adults and children on a journey through the dramatic history of gunpowder production. Located along the canal, the museum’s historic mills offer a captivating look at the dangerous and crucial work with gunpowder.
