Welcome to a summer full of great experiences at the Glyptotek!
The summer program offers special exhibitions, summer concerts, great views on the roof terrace, guided tours and fun activities for children and their adults.
Find all events in the calendar, and read more about the museum’s exhibitions here.
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Children under 18 get free admission.
Special Exhibitions
This summer you can see three special exhibitions at the Glyptotek.
The song is the call and the land is calling
The Glyptotek and Copenhagen Contemporary present the exhibition The song is the call and the land is calling by the Palestinian artist-duo Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme. Unfolding as immersive multi-layered media installations, the exhibition takes a deep dive into the profound connection between cultural heritage and identity and delve into themes of belonging and self-determination amid histories of loss and displacement.
The joint exhibition takes place simultaneously at both Copenhagen Contemporary and the Glyptotek. The exhibition marks the second instalment of a three-year collaboration between CC and the Glyptotek.
Kai Nielsen – Born of Everyday Life
You have probably already met The Water Mother, who welcomes visitors to the Glyptotek from her pool in the Winter Garden. The Danish sculptor Kai Nielsen (1882-1924) created the work specially for the Glyptotek. Nielsen’s works will form the focal point for a collaborative exhibition project involving Faaborg Museum and the Glyptotek – two special exhibitions, which will run in parallel at the two museums. Look forward to experiencing Nielsen’s works on various scales – from monumental sculptures to exquisite statuettes.
The Roof Terrace
Visit Picnic’s pop-up café on the roof terrace all summer, when the weather is good.
Opening hours in July and August:
Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 16 pm
Thursday 11 am – 20:30 pm
It’s not possible to book a table on the roof terrace.
Practical Information
In case of rain, the Thursday evening bar is moved down under the palm trees in the Winter Garden.
You can access the roof terrace by stairs or lift. Please note that there are another ten steps up to the terrace after the lift.
Summer Concerts
Experience world class musicians amongst Roman gods and heroes, when we invite you to a new season of classical summer concerts in the beautiful Central Hall of the museum.
Look forward to Concerto Copenhagen, Marianna Shirinyan, Arild Kvartetten and many more.
Every Sunday in August and September from 12 noon – 1pm.
Guided Tours
Join a free guided tour every Sunday from 12:30 pm to 13:30 pm.
Learn all about the Glyptotek’s founder, brewing magnate Carl Jacobsen and his passion for sculpture, or dive down into the best of the best from the Glyptotek’s Egyptian collection.
The public guided tours are free once entrance is paid.
Kai Nielsen - Born of Everyday Life
Experience the major special exhibition about Kai Nielsen, the artist who created "Vandmoderen" for the Glyptotek.
Season Tickets
Admission for a whole year to the Glyptotek's fantastic collection, the many special exhibitions, events and the relaxing Winter Garden.
Calendar
See the exciting activities and events, the Glyptotek has to offer. Please note, the events in Danish will not be presented here. Go to the Danish version of the homepage to see all events.