Geologisk Museum, Copenhagen

Name: Geologisk Museum
Address: Ostervoldgade 5, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: +45 35 32 23 45

#137 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The University of Copenhagen Geological Museum is a geology museum on Øster Voldgade, at the northeast corner of the University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Like the botanical garden, the museum is part of the wider array of centers belonging to the Natural History Museum of Denmark. The museum houses exhibits but also facilitates research and study as part of the University of Copenhagen, with some of the museum staff actively partaking in research worldwide—for instance, in Greenland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°41'15"N, 12°34'36"E

Address

Ostervoldgade 5Indre By (Kommunehospitalets)Copenhagen Denmark

Contact

+45 35 32 23 45

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Day trips

Geologisk Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosenborg, Købmagergade, Botanical Garden, National Gallery of Denmark.

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~620 ftW
Museum's expansive plant collection
Botanical Garden, Copenhagen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Geologisk Museum open?

Geologisk Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Geologisk Museum?

Nearby attractions include National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Østervold, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Øster Voldgade, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Geologisk Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Geologisk Museum:

Bus

Georg Brandes Plads, Parkmuseerne • Lines: 185, 23, 6A (2 min walk)
Sølvtorvet • Lines: 14, 185, 6A (4 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (8 min walk)
Østerport (16 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (9 min walk)
Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (9 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (14 min walk)

Ferry

Nyhavn • Lines: 991, 992 (23 min walk)
Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (23 min walk)