This Museum of National History is part of the University of Copenhagen. The museum is divided into a Geological section, a Zoological Museum, the Central Library, and the Botanical Gardens. Some of the objects in the collections at the museum are over four centuries old - so you really get to take a look at history up close and personal. There are over 14 million objects including minerals, fossils, a rich meteorite collection too. The highlight of the Geological collection is a piece of the moon brought back by Apollo 17. The building of the museum itself is grand and is inspired by the Versailles in Paris. The Botanical gardens also contain over 10,000 species of plants and organisms. When visiting, also check to see what their current special exhibits are, as they have a variety of international touring exhibits on display too, depending on the time of the year. Fun fact, the museum was founded by J.A Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg beer!
Botanical Gardens:
Geological Museum:
Zoologisk Museum:
Botanical Gardens
By bus:
Take a bus from Rådhuspladsen to Nørreport St. It is a journey of 1 km that is covered in 7 minutes and costs 9 to 24 DKK.
By train:
Take a train from Vesterport St. to Nørreport St. It is a journey of 945 meters that is covered in 2 minutes and costs 26 to 40 DKK.
Geological Museum
By bus:
Take a bus from Rådhuspladsen to Georg Brandes Plads. It is a journey of 2.1 km that is covered in 8 minutes and costs 17 to 24 DKK
Zoologisk Museum
By bus:
Take a bus from Nørreport St. to Universitetsparken. It is a journey of 3.2 km that is covered in 6 minutes and costs 17 to 24 DKK.
Due to renovation in relation to the preparation of new exhibitions at the Geological Museum, there is no handicap-friendly access for wheelchair users for a period.
The Geological Museum is on several floors and unfortunately not so suitable for the wheelchair-bound. From the courtyard, there is access to the ground floor via elevator.
Visitors to the Zoologisk Museum can obtain a guest parking permit in the museum shop.
All outdoor areas are paved with cobblestones.
Make sure you wear comfortable footwear.
The Botanical Garden
1st April to 30th September:
Sunday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
1st October to 31st March:
Sunday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
The Palm House
1st April to 30th September
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
1st October to 31st March:
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Geological Museum
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Zoologisk Museum
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
The Botanical Gardens:
Free for all.
The Palm House:
Adults: DKK 60
Children (3 to17 years): DKK 40
Children (0 to 3 years): Free
Students (with ID): DKK 40
Annual pass: Free entrance with an annual pass to the museum
Geological Museum:
Adults: DKK 105
Children (3 to17 years): DKK 50
Students: DKK 50 (with student ID)
Zoologisk Museum:
Adults: DKK 105
Children (3 to 17 years): DKK 50
Students: DKK 50 (with student ID)
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