Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

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#9 of 63 in Museums in Copenhagen

Art Museum · Hidden Gem · Architectural Building

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Get to know the artwork and learn about the life of Danish neoclassicist sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen at Thorvaldsens Museum. The museum lies around an inner courtyard with Thorvaldsen's grave. Notice the outside frieze depicting the artist's homecoming from Rome, where he lived and worked most of his life. The museum features Thorvaldsen's works and personal belongings, such as his own medals, letters, and books. His collection of paintings and objects from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity, are also on display. See drawings, sketches, and the original plaster models used in the making of bronze and marble statues and reliefs. Make your Copenhagen itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

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By kmaria1202

Amazing historic sculptures, but what brought us there was the amazing Sean Scully exhibition, featuring contemporary oversized sculptures and paintings. Great value if you have the CPH Card.

Amazing historic sculptures, but what brought us there was the amazing Sean Scully exhibition, featuring contemporary oversized sculptures and paintings. Great value if you have the CPH Card. more »
By William S

We didn't know much about this artist or Sean Scull's installation at the museum (until 5.3.2023 I believe), but the quantity of sculptures was amazing, capturing so many aspects of mythology and...

We didn't know much about this artist or Sean Scull's installation at the museum (until 5.3.2023 I believe), but the quantity of sculptures was amazing, capturing so many aspects of mythology and... more »

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By Sarah von Innerebner

Very interesting museum. I always wondered about how marble statues were made. Thorvaldsens’ collection has so many stunning pieces. I also appreciated that since this was our third museum of the day, there were plenty of benches to sit and admire the works. Really beautiful creations.

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By Deepti Mehrotra

If you love sculptures then this is the place to come apart from Glyptotek. From Apollo, Venus to the modern ones, it has all the beautiful sculptures and it will take your breath away!

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