What makes it 86% Couple-Friendly: Couples enjoy the palm-filled Winter Garden, café treats, and late-opening evenings that feel romantic, although mainly static art limits interactive date moments.
Why 1-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore key collections and relax in the Winter Garden at a comfortable pace.
Stroll the Winter Garden:
Walk under the glass roof among palm trees and the central fountain.
Tip: Arrive early to enjoy a quieter atmosphere and grab a table at Café Picnic afterward.
Explore Impressionist highlights:
Admire works by Degas, Gauguin and Rodin in the 19th-century galleries.
Tip: Use the gallery map to locate Degas’ Little Dancer first, then loop back for lesser-known pieces.
Attend a Sunday noon concert:
Enjoy a one-hour classical performance in the Roman Hall (July–August).
Tip: Book tickets online in advance and arrive 10 minutes early for the best seats.
Join the Behind the Façade tour:
Take a guided architecture tour to learn the museum’s founding story.
Tip: Reserve your spot online for the 12:30 pm Sunday slot to include entry in the tour fee.

Laura M.
This museum is fabulous! And free every last Wednesday of the month. There are token machines placed downstairs so you can pay by card and for 20 DKK you'll get a token for the locker. The art collection is very impressive so the history of the place itself. The canteen gets very very crowded so you can wait up to 30-45 mins until you get your food. Even though, the food and cakes are delicious. O...
Petek S.
exceeded my expectations. I honestly didn’t anticipate being this impressed, but from the moment I stepped inside, it became clear that this is not a museum you rush through — it’s a place you truly live in for a while. I spent at least 5–6 hours here, and it still didn’t feel like enough. The collection is incredibly rich and thoughtfully curated, spanning ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Etr...
Alex Jezdik
It is a beautiful place with a lot of interesting and carefully arranged statue exhibition. Starting from ancient Egypt, via Rome and Greek to Danish and Norsk sculptures. We enjoyed the time there and the Wintergarten is very nice as well.
Oleksandra Fiks
Today I had the chance to visit the Glyptotek in Copenhagen. As much as my stubborn soul resisted going, this decision — on the advice of my dear friend— turned out to be absolutely right. I have never in my life (and I say this without any dramatization) seen sculptures like the ones here. From the very first step into the museum, I was enchanted by its architecture: at first glance, it feels ...
R V
Beautiful museum! I absolutely love when museums are filled with statues and this one was filled with them! The building is stunning as well, with sort of an indoor garden by the entrance and big rooms filled with artwork. There’s also a rooftop which was a surprise and has a stunning view of Copenhagen. The reason why I’m not giving them more stars is because of how rude the staff were in the mu...
On free-entry Sundays, arrive before opening to beat lines. From July to August, catch the noon concerts in the Roman Hall.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum admission (2 adults) | DKK 150 |
| Coffee & snack at Café Picnic | DKK 120 |
| Audio guide rental | DKK 60 |
| Total Estimated | DKK 330 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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