ABOUT THORVALDSENS MUSEUM

Thorvaldsens Museum opened on September 18, 1848, as Denmark's first public museum building. The museum is dedicated to the world-renowned Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). In addition to the museum building's unique architecture, you can immerse yourself in Thorvaldsen's many sculptures and explore his extensive collections of paintings and ancient artifacts.  


Please note: The special exhibition Bharti Kher – Mythologies will be on view from 22 August 2025 to 8 March 2026, occupying the ground floor of the museum. The internationally acclaimed contemporary artist’s sculptures are presented in dialogue with Thorvaldsen’s works and the museum’s permanent collection.

Also note that the museum’s permanent painting collection is currently unavailable due to the special exhibition On a Journey. However, a smaller selection of paintings can be experienced in the exhibition Works & Days in the museum’s basement.