Plan your visit
The new Natural History Museum Denmark opens on 6 March 2027.
In the new museum building, the entire natural history collection will be brought together under one roof in eight new exhibitions, set within the beautiful green surroundings of the Botanical Garden and its botanical collection.
The museum’s former visitor address at Øster Voldgade 5–7 closed on 1 November 2026 as part of the preparations for the opening.
You can also visit the Palm House and Butterfly House in the Botanical Garden.
Gothersgade 128
1123 Copenhagen K
The Botanical Garden has free admission
Please note: There is currently limited access to parts of the Palm House due to renovation works.
Tickets
Museum admission
Ticket sales for the new museum will open soon.
Admission to the Palm House incl. the Butterfly House
We recommend purchasing your ticket and booking a time slot online before your visit. This ensures entry on your chosen date and time.
Group visits
The museum and the Palm House do not offer group discounts on admission tickets, and payment by invoice is not available.
Groups are welcome to visit on standard admission terms. If you wish to book a guided tour for a group, please find more information on our website here.
Opening hours
Natural History Museum Denmark
The museum’s former visitor address at Øster Voldgade 5–7 is now permanently closed.
The new museum opens on 6 March 2027. Opening hours will be as follows:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mondays in July and August: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The museum is also open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on public holidays, as well as on Mondays during the school winter break (weeks 7 and 8) and autumn break (week 42).
Special closing days:
Closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st, as well as January 1st.
Botanical Garden
Summer Season (March 1 – October 24):
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Winter Season (October 25 – February 28):
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Special closing days:
Closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st, as well as January 1st.
The Palm House incl. the Butterfly House
Summer Season (March 1 – October 24)
- Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Monday in July and August: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Winter Season (October 25 – February 28)
- Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Monday: Closed
Note: Entry and ticket sales close 15 minutes before closing time.
The Palm House is also open on public holidays, as well as on Mondays during the school winter break (weeks 7 and 8), Easter break and autumn break (week 42).
From 6 March 2027, the Palm House will have extended opening hours on Wednesdays, from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Special Closing Days: 24, 25, 26, and 31 December, as well as 1 January.
Find your way
Natural History Museum Denmark is beautifully located in the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen. Find your way with the map below and click on the icons to get more information.
Entrance/Exit
Access to the Botanical Garden
Entrance/Exit
Natural History Museum Denmark opens 6 March 2027
Construction site – New museum building under construction.
Palm House
Requires a ticket or annual pass.
Please note: There is currently limited access to parts of the Palm House due to renovation works.
Victoria Greenhouse
Not open to the public
Public Engagement Greenhouse
Open during special activities and workshops. The greenhouse is also available for private event rental.
Perennial Quarter
Rock Garden
Study the Garden's alpine collection and enjoy the view from the top of the.
Rhododendron Quarter
Lake Deck
Danish Quarter
Observatory Hill
From Observatory Hill you see the beautiful view of the city's towers and spires. The old observatory is only open to the public on special occasions.
Ticket Sales
Here you can shop tickets and annual passes for the Natural History Museum Denmark and the Palm House incl. the Butterfly House.
Mundfryd's Coffee Cart
Serves refreshments under the open sky during the summer. Open depending on the weather.
Mundfryd's Coffee Cart
Serves refreshments under the open sky during the summer. Open depending on the weather.
Botanical Garden Shop
Toilets
Accessible Toilets
Toilet
The exhibitions at Øster Voldgade closed on 1 November 2026
Practical information
Strollers and prams
Please note that no strollers or prams are allowed in the listed Palm House due to the narrow passages and the beautiful – but delicate – botanical collection.
Guidelines for the Palm House
The Palm House is a listed greenhouse with narrow passages and a beautiful – but delicate – botanical collection, and therefore, strollers, suitcases, and large bags are not allowed inside.
