# Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek — Copenhagen, Denmark

> The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by Carl Jacobsen, heir to the Carlsberg brewery, as a gift to the city of Copenhagen. It opened in 1897 and expanded with a French Impressionist wing in 1906. The building — a combination of neoclassical facades and a spectacular glass-domed winter garden — is among the most beautiful museum interiors in Scandinavia.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday until 10:00 PM; Closed Mondays
- Admission: ✓ DKK 125 standard adult admission (approx. €17); free on Sundays
- Address: Dantes Plads 7, 1556 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Time needed: 2 hours
- Official website: https://www.glyptoteket.com/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Little Dancer Aged Fourteen — Edgar Degas · 1881 (cast)
- Winter Garden — Architecture · 1906
- Dancing Faun — Roman copy after Greek original
- Woman with a Jug — Paul Gauguin · 1896

## FAQ
**Is it free on Sundays?**
Yes — the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek offers free admission every Sunday, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in Copenhagen.

**Why is the Gauguin collection so large?**
Carl Jacobsen was an early collector of Gauguin when the artist's work was still undervalued. The Glyptotek acquired works directly from Gauguin's Paris dealer and has continued to build the collection — it now holds more Gauguin paintings than almost any other institution outside France.

**Can I visit the winter garden without paying?**
No — the tropical winter garden is inside the museum and requires a standard ticket, or can be visited free on Sundays.

**How long should I spend at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek best known for?**
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by Carl Jacobsen, heir to the Carlsberg brewery, as a gift to the city of Copenhagen. It opened in 1897 and expanded with a French Impressionist wing in 1906. The building — a combination of neoclassical facades and a spectacular glass-domed winter garden — is among the most beautiful museum interiors in Scandinavia. Key highlights include The world's largest Gauguin collection outside France — over 40 paintings, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sculpture — including Roman portrait busts, Edgar Degas — The Little Dancer and major bronze sculptures.

**How do I get tickets for Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek?**
✓ DKK 125 standard adult admission (approx. €17); free on Sundays Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.glyptoteket.com/

**What is the Winter Garden?**
A glass-domed palm court at the centre of the museum — tropical plants, sculpture, and café seating under natural light. The architectural heart of the Glyptotek and free to enter on some occasions.

**Who was Carl Jacobsen?**
Son of Carlsberg brewery founder J.C. Jacobsen — he amassed one of Europe's great private art collections and donated it with the building to Copenhagen. The "Ny" (New) Carlsberg Glyptotek distinguishes it from the older collection.

**Can I combine with Tivoli?**
Yes — Tivoli Gardens is immediately beside the museum. Many visitors do Glyptotek in the morning and Tivoli in the afternoon, or vice versa.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/ny-carlsberg-glyptotek/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.