National Museum of Denmark

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The National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen is Denmark’s central museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike.

The museum has a number of national commitments, particularly within the following key areas: archaeology, ethnology, numismatics, ethnography, natural science, conservation, communication, building antiquarian activities in connection with the churches of Denmark as well as the handling of the Danefæ (the National Treasures).

The Danish pre-history section was re-opened in May 2008 after years of renovating.

[edit] Famous artifacts

• The Golden horns of Gallehus (only copies are on display since the originals were destroyed)
• The Gundestrup cauldron
• The Egtved Girl
• The Kingigtorssuaq Runestone
• The Snoldelev Stone
• The Trundholm Sun Chariot

[edit] See also

• Friehedsmuseet (museum of liberation), Frøslev, Lyngby, Music Museum, Christianshavn, Manor House Liselund (Møn), Rømø

[edit] External links

• Official website (Danish)
• Information in English

Coordinates: 55°40′29″N, 12°34′29″E