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Natural History Museum of Denmark

Update 24.03.20: The Natural History Museum of Denmark comply with the Danish authorities’ instructions regarding the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic and is therefore closed. For further information, please visit www.snm.ku.dk

Discover meteorites from outer space, beautiful minerals, and rare fossils, collected on expeditions all over the world.
In the heart of Copenhagen’s green museum area you will find the Natural History Museum of Denmark located near Nørreport Station. Start your museum experience by taking a stroll through the Botanical Garden and end the day with a visit to the museum.

The Natural History Museum of Denmark contains botanical, zoological and geological objects collected over 400 years on expeditions to all corners of the world: From meteorites weighing several tons, to rare fossils, carnivorous plants and beautiful butterflies.

At the Natural History Museum of Denmark you will find the beautiful mineral halls, as well as interesting temporary exhibitions from all areas of the natural history world. In the Botanical Garden the public can explore the impressive living plant collections, and also find peace and relaxation in the garden’s beautiful surroundings.

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