Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

I’m so glad I didn’t miss this one! Luckily I went on a Tuesday so admission was free. A very busy location, but so worth putting on the to do list when you come to Copenhagen.
Locker spaces are available and are really helpful so you don’t need to lug around your heavy jacket and camera bags, it actually did make such a difference!
This museum has quite a large sculpture collection from different periods that was really fun to explore. The winter garden right in the middle is truly beautiful and a nice place just to sit and relax before moving on to your next destination.

The building itself makes this a worthwhile visit. The collections are interesting to stroll through, which is especially true of the presentation of the Egyptian art in the basement.
There is a wonderful café in the center if the museum, but we were very shocked and disappointed that they did not have an ingredients list.

Let’s get things clear at first: I don’t know much about sculptures and when it comes to museums, I enjoy the (bit crazy) modern art ones best. With installations and stuff.
Anyhow: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was a place that I was looking forward to to visit, mostly because of the architecture and details that should be extremely pretty — not really the exhibition itself. Of course, simply walking in without getting a ticket isn’t possible, and I must say I did enjoy looking at the sculptures somehow. Especially the little details: (parts of) sculptures that suddenly were in color, a collection of «lost pieces» — often ears and noses. A bit creepy in a way, but for me it made it all a whole lot more interesting. Mostly because there’s not much explanation otherwise, so I still feel like I’m the biggest n00b when it comes to sculptures.
Then, the building itself: it’s CRAZY — in the best way of that word. Right in the middle of the glyptotheque, there’s a botanical garden-​like garden and especially when looking down from the 2^nd floor, it’s amazing. Besides, there’s lots of pretty floors everywhere, as well.
I wouldn’t say this is the place to visit if it’s your first time in Copenhagen and you’re not too much into sculptures, but please go if you want to see something new. Just keep in mind that it’s not very big and price vs. what you get-​wise not really is the best deal either… But still: perfect for a rainy day and/​or a curious mind.

The winter garden is gorgeous and the collection is substantial and beautifully put together. Definitely worth going to even if you’re only spending a couple of days in Copenhagen.

Es uno de esos museos donde la escultura pasea a sus anchas. Esculturas por doquier ya sea de la época romana, griega, egipcias, etc. Si buscas otra cosa que ver, te cansará observar tanta escultura.

Best museum in Copenhagen! A must for locals and visitors alike. I came here on Tuesday and got free admission, which I highly suggest anyone and everyone do if they are in town on that day. Otherwise admission is somewhere near 110 DKK.
The museum features a large antique sculpture collection dating back to Ancient Greece and roman roman times in the 2^nd century BC. They also have an impressive collection of classic French and Danish art sporting incredible artists such as Monet and Cèzanne. I’m not the biggest art scholar but I was blown away by all of the impressive pieces in the museum.
What I loved the most and what sets this museum apart from others was the layout and feeling of the actual building. The walls and ceilings are covered in detailed mosaics and carvings and all of the art is spread out just enough so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by each piece. The open feeling of the galleries really helps you appreciate each piece and soak in the masterpieces around you. The courtyard your walk in upon entering the museum is a mini oasis and a great place to relax between collections.

Not only is this one of the best museums to visit… small intimate and wonderfully curated… but the cafeteria provides consistently wonderful food at a fairly reasonable price… all things considered.
We made it a point to come back here a second time rather than explore some place new on our second trip through Copenhagen… even though we know there is so much to see in this beautiful city… and if i ever make it back we’d come here again.

The best museum of the city!
Fantastic collection of art from all periods of time, the museum is centrally located. The museum is divided in two parts the old museum and a new section, the old section is significantly bigger and houses probably 85% if the art collection. The new section had a Man Ray exhibition during my visit.
The pieces of art range from paintings to a large and very impressive selection of sculptures. There’s a central garden with a café inside the museum. The staff is super friendly in true Danish style. A must visit!

The lush winter garden here is just lovely! Such a transporting place! The museum is named for its major donor, Carl Jacobson of Carlsberg beer fame. He’s also provided the city with the Little Mermaid. You can see Egyptian, Greek, Roman, French, and Danish works. There’s a Rodin Thinker sculpture in the backyard. I learned that Gaugin lived in Copenhagen with is Danish wife. Of note, the museum staff and even the guards were so polite and friendly, again, a common experience in Copenhagen. I could have spent hours here.

Loved this museum. I happened to come here on a Sunday, and it was free admission (extra plus!) I only had about an hour and half to look around before it closed, so I was only able to go through 2 levels only.
Level 1 has a collection of ancient Mediterranean pieces, while Level 2 has ancient art and french and danish sculptures. I loved the collection of sculptures, a definite must see. They’ve got a Winter Garden in the middle of the 2^nd level, which was a nice place to sit

Museum is very centrally located, and admission is included with the Copenhagen Card (and apparently free on Sundays.) You have to store your backpacks in a locker, but that is free with a 20 DKK coin deposit that you get back.
Very well laid-​out museum, easy to walk through and in a nice setting. I’m not any kind of art expert, but they really had quite a varied selection of Danish and ancient sculptures. Of course, I just remember the Roman bust that looked exactly like Zack Galifinakis.

This is a grand old museum that is worth a visit if you are into paintings but it’s probably not worth a special trip unless you are in town on a Sunday, when it’s free to get in. I felt a little guilty but I was mostly into the French Impressionists and was not disappointed at the small-​to-​medium exhibition that was on when I visited in Aug. 2014.

GREAT SCOTT!
for those of us who don’t have a dr. emmett brown to build us a time machine out of a delorean, ny carlsberg glyptotek is the next best thing!
the layout of this museum is organized chronologically starting from mesopotamia in the regally grande old wing to the undeniably modern new one that houses art from the most recent century
this place has something for everyone of every genre: the classics to thought-​provoking installations of contemporary artists
:tip: admission is included in the copenhagen card
~*~
dear københavn,
i miss you dearly and THAT calls for a carlsberg ;p
~donna

Pros:
— free on Sunday
— free lockers — you make a 20DKK deposit
— greenhouse at the center of the museum — gorgeous, but try to go on a sunny day bc the entire room lights up
— beautiful ceilings and artwork
Cons:
— small museum — if you’re short on time you only need an hour to go through everything

It surprises me to say it, but I felt pretty meh about Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. This was largely about them closing their Impressionist collection (the reason I visited) since they had a Degas exhibition going – logic that made no sense to me. Beyond that, it sort of felt like the winter garden was awesome, but you can only really enjoy it for a minute before it gets boring… and beyond that it was a pretty standard museum. Nothing really stand-​out.
Be aware that you cannot bring bags into this museum. They’ll allow tiny purses, but that’s about it. They take this rule very seriously (and themselves very seriously).
I was relieved that we didn’t pay money to see this specific museum, as we used our Copenhagen Card to get in. Otherwise I’d have been upset about the price, especially given the Impressionist thing.

Free admission on Sundays.
What is a glyptotek? Well it’s like a warehouse filled with carved things. Yup, you’ll get a ton of carved marble statues, noses missing and all. A few of them made it into the nasothek, a little repository of carved noses near all the Greek and Roman heads.
Currently, there is an amazing Degas exhibit that includes the 14-​year old dancer statue (super adorable). While there aren’t as many of his famous dancer paintings on display, there is a considerable amount of his women bathing and jockey pieces.
The other highlight is Van Gogh’s Landscape from St. Remy, accessible through the rooftop terrace. Make sure you go on a nice day, because they will close it during bad weather. Facing the entrance to the garden, it’s on the left. Go up the stairs and then up the winding ones to get there. It’s a beautiful view from the top.
Giftshop is one of my favorites, lots of books and paintings at a somewhat reasonable price for Copenhagen.
HOW TO GET HERE
Take the train to Copenhagen Center. Exit through the side closer to Tivoli or the Lagkagehuset. Walk right and take a left at the first street you encounter. Walk down for about 5 minutes, and the Glyptotek will be on your right.
tl;dr: go on a nice weather Sunday for free admission and entrance to the rooftop terrace.

Hier drin gibt es ein kleines Café mit Selbstbedienung. Das Schöné ist, dass man auf einer Terasse sitzt und das Treiben in dem mit der Kuppel überdachten Palmengarten beobachten kann. Schon dafür lohnt es sich, hierher zu gehen! Der Café Latte kostet 40 DKK also Standardpreis für Kopenhagen.

This was a real treat! Diane and I enjoyed an afternoon in Copenhagen viewing the original paintings of mainly French impressionist masters, and later several fine sculptures prominently displayed in a sculpture garden. In the course of our room hopping, we saw great paintings by William-​Adolphe Bouguereau, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Henri De Toulouse-​Lautrec, and Vincent Van Gogh; and sculptures by Elina Burch, August Moreau Daumier, Henri Matisse, Marius-​Jean-​Antonin Mercie, Auguste Rodin, and Stephen Sisley (see photos). With over 10,000 exhibits this multi-​story art museum is rather large, and at one point we got lost from each other. But – not to worry – we had fine art to keep us company – until at last we reunited. And, we certainly did not see most of the exhibits – mainly just the French masters on this foray.
That will give us a good excuse to return on a later date.
Highly recommended for all art lovers!

Free entrance on Sundays lured me in to explore this place with the fascinating name.
Glyptotek, the storing place of carvings (says wikipedia), has — true to its name — a massive collection of things carved and cast. It even includes a nasothek, a collection of carved noses… in all my museum-​ing years, that’s the first time I’ve seen a nasothek. Well done Copenhagen.
In addition to the collection itself, the building is amazing. Many of the rooms have intricate ceiling moldings which match the floor tiles. I would look up at every room to take in the details.
The basement has lockers you can use. The roof is accessible by winding your way around a sparse and long staircase. The view from the roof shows off more of the intricacies of the Glyptotek architecture. The roof also lets you listen to the screams from nearby Tivoli and watch the rides go round.
Oh, and the 5kr coffee machine is on the second floor.

Such a gem — the building itself is lovely. Wonderful sculpture collection but also some other media as well.
My only complaint is they need more and better signage and identifying info for the art

We were advised by a friend in Copenhagen to skip the National Museum and come here, and I’m so glad we did. It’s a really beautiful space that doesn’t feel museum-​y. At the entrance, you walk into a large atrium complete with palm trees and water features, and proceed to the galleries from there. Inside you’ll find a ton of amazing sculpture showcased in spaces with an abundance of natural light. When we visited, there was also a French Masters exhibit rife with Degas, Monet, and Gauguin. Highly recommended.

Lovely! This art museum is something to see!!! It’s geared towards sculptures, but there is so much more to it. It has an absolutely gorgeous center domed area called the winter garden that connects two wings of the museum.
The museum houses more than 10,000 works, so I would definitely spend some time here on my next visit.

Sehr sehenswertes und großes Museum. Allein die Architektur ist einen Besuch wert. Unbedingt sollte man bis ganz nach oben auf das Dach gehen. Hier hat man einen wunderbaren Blick über Kopenhagen und den Tivoli.
Ein Tipp: Donnerstags ist der Eintritt frei.

tolles museum! allein der spektakuläre wintergarten ist einen besuch wert. hätten wir vorher gewusst das man dort auch frühstücken kann&das sogar gut, dann wären wir gleich hierher gekommen denn in dieser atmosphäre wär das ein großes vergnügen gewesen. leider kommt man nicht ins café ohne den eintritt zu bezahlen. aber wer noch nie in der glyptothek war sollte dringend hingehen, allein schon wegen der fantastischen sammlung von impressionisten (über renoir&monet, bis hin zu van gogh: beeindruckend!)

Hier befindet sich die größte nordeuropäische Sammlung von antiker Kunst der Mittelmeerkulturen, besonders Skulpturen. Glyptotek heißt nämlich eine Sammlung von behauten Steinen. Rühmen kann sich dieses Museum mit einer Etruskersammlung, wie es sie sonst nur noch in Italien gibt.
Ägyptische, griechische und römische Skulpturen aus der Zeit 3000 v. Chr. bis 500 n. Chr. sind das Herzstück der Abteilung Altertum.
In der neueren Abteilung werden Skulpturen und Gemälde dänischer wie französischer Künstler präsentiert. Die Glyptothek verfügt über die größte Sammlung von Arbeiten Auguste Rodins außerhalb Frankreichs, sämtliche Bronzen von Edgar Degas und Bilder von Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin und Paul Cézanne.
Der Gegenpol der Antike ist die vornehme Sammlung von französischer und dänischer Kunst aus dem 19. und 20. Jahrhunderten — ungefähr 10.000 Werke.
Das imposante Hauptgebäude venezianischer Renaissance, von Vilhelm Dahlerup entworfen, enthält die Sammlung von dänischer und französischer Kunst. Später hat man dahinter, von Hack Kampmann entworfen, ein einfaches, elegantes und klassizistisches Gebäude erbaut.
Die zwei Gebäuden sind von dem bekannten Wintergarten, welcher der gedeckte Hof des Hauptgebäudes ist, miteinander verbunden. Hier finden Sie auch das Café Glyptoteket.
Unter der Kuppel können sich Besucher inmitten von Palmen, subtropischem Grün und einem plätschernden Brunnen eine Pause gönnen. Das lohnt sich allemal, denn der Kuchen ist ein Gedicht — schade dass man dort nicht nur so Kaffee trinken gehen kann.