Nationalmuseet

The National Museum. Plenty to see and do!

Permanent exhibitions include Danish prehistory, middle ages and renaissance. The children's museum is more like a playground with viking ships and medieval castles.

You are welcome to bring your own food and eat in the museum's dining room, or eat at the popular Restaurant Julian which is famed for its excellent climate-friendly weekend brunch (do book a table in advance!). Julian also sells lunch packs to go.

The museum has a giftshop, but if you have a special interest in prehistory jewellery I would recommend a visit to Museums Kopi Smykker in Grønnegade.

Note! Free admission - however, you are not permitted to bring large rucksacks and if you want to leave your rucksack or coat in the wardrobe you will need a 10 kroner coin to use a locker. Free guided tours in English at 11 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in June, July, August, September. Photography permitted.

Entrance at 10 Ny Vestergade, 1471 København K

Tel.: 3313 4411

Email: nationalmuseet@natmus.dk

Open: Tue-Sun 10-17

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Entrance

Julian

Photos from the Danish prehistory exhibition:

Copenhagen on a budget

I was reminded recently how expensive this place is. I mean, I know it is. Scandinavia in general is one of the most expensive corners of the world. But living here, one gets used to it and sometimes I forget how harrowing prices must seem to those who visit.

Eating well does not necessarily require you to spend a fortune on every meal you have. There are several places where you can enjoy a good evening meal for around DKK 100. Similarly, lingering over an elaborate brunch is great if you have the time and the money, but not what you are looking for every day. For a simple and affordable breakfast, skip the cafes and try the bakeries or the coffee shops instead.

Check the posts labelled "Food - Budget".