Tired of grey weather and winter darkness? Take a trip to the Glyptotek and recharge under tall palm trees in the lush winter garden.

This winter, you can experience the new special exhibition Iconoclasm – Art as a Battleground.

Find all events in the calendar and read more about the museum’s exhibitions.

See you at the Glyptotek!

Plan your visit
Free admission for children and young people under 18 years.

Special Exhibition

What prompts activists to attack famous works of art in an attempt to spotlight the climate crisis? And why do people knock down statues when power changes hands?

In the exhibition Iconoclasm – Art as a Battleground, the Glyptotek tells the story of our tempestuous relationship with art and what compels us to destroy it.

Iconoclasm is not only a phenomenon of antiquity – art is still a battleground: one on which power relations and identities are challenged.

The special exhibition is on view until May 18 2025.

Photo from the exhibition

Slow – an evening about destruction

The popular evening event Slow returns to Glyptoteket in 2025!

Immerse yourself in art, talks, conversations, music and food and gain diverse perspectives on the current special exhibitions.

Based on the special exhibition Iconoclasm – Art as a Battleground, we examine the stormy relationship between human and art and what drives us to destroy it.

At Slow you can meet King Amen-em-hat III, hear about the attack on Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s ‘La Danse’ as well as deep fakes and cancel culture in the Roman Empire, and enjoy a deconstructed dinner served by former Michelin chef Lasse Askov.

Thursday February 27 5 pm – 10 pm.

Slow – an evening about destruction

Kuppel i glyptotekets vinterhave i rødt lys

For kids

Weekend in the Winter Garden
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, our hosts are ready to welcome you. We tell stories through headphones straight to your ears and have creative ideas for what you can do with your hands in the meantime. Sometimes we draw, other times we create sculptures from different materials.
At 11:30 AM and 2 PM, there will be a guided tour of the museum with one of our hosts. The tour is free with paid museum admission and will be in Danish.

Patterns and Monsters – The Glyptotek Clay Studio
Every Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, you can create your own art at the Glyptotek Clay Studio. Get your hands in the clay and use small tools to press intricate patterns and strange monsters. Find inspiration in the museum’s floors, ceilings, and walls, which are full of details and curiosities.
At the end, your creations will be displayed as part of a large collective artwork—a wall full of your patterns and monsters.

Explore on Your Own
Take one of our Glypto Games in hand and experience the art and museum in new ways together. You can also find our listening stations throughout the museum, guiding you on a sensory sound journey through time.

Remember, children and young people under 18 enjoy free admission to the museum.

Winter Break: Tales from Another World

Put on your headphones and settle down on the blankets in the Winter Garden under the palm trees. We’ll share myths and stories—about Greek gods, strange artists, and forgotten wars. Through these tales, you’ll get to know the Glyptotek’s sculptures. We’ll also provide small creative tasks so you can work with your hands as you listen.

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays (in Week 7 and Week 8), we’ll welcome Signe Danielsen, who will read (In Danish) from her retelling of Gilgamesh – the world’s oldest story about friendship.

Winter Break in week 7 & week 8

10 – 23 February 2025
11:00 – 15:00

Please note that we are open on Monday, February 10th and 17th (normally closed).

Børn i vinterhaven på Glyptoteket

Exhibitions

The Glyptotek's exhibitions present artworks and cultural-historical objects.

Season Ticket

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Café

Enjoy a delicious lunch at Picnic overlooking the Glyptotek's beautiful Winter Garden.