The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is a museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Dantes Plads 7, in the city centre. It is also known locally as Glyptoteket.
The museum brings together two broad strands. Its ancient collections cover the Mediterranean world, with Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan art, so a visitor can move from sculpture and objects of the classical period to works from Egypt and Italy's pre-Roman cultures. Alongside these, its galleries hold 19th-century Danish and French art, which gives a different view of the same city and century as the museum's own building.
What a visit offers
- A broad survey of ancient Mediterranean cultures in one place
- Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan works
- 19th-century Danish and French painting and sculpture
- A museum that suits an unhurried half-day or a longer visit
Around the museum
Because the Glyptotek sits in central Copenhagen, it is easy to combine with other stops in the old city, whether you are walking between sights or looking for a place to pause between galleries. The contrast between its ancient and 19th-century holdings also makes it a useful first museum for a visitor who wants to understand how the city's collectors and artists looked to the past.
For practical details such as current opening times and admission, you can call the museum on +45 33 41 81 41 before you go.