Zoologisk Museum, Copenhagen

Name: Zoologisk Museum
Address: Universitetsparken 15, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Telephone: +45 35 32 22 22

#120 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Copenhagen Zoological Museum is a part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark, which is affiliated with the University of Copenhagen. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 55°42'9"N, 12°33'33"E

Address

Universitetsparken 15Nørrebro (Egmonts)Copenhagen 2100 Denmark

Contact

+45 35 32 22 22

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Parken Stadium, Fælledparken, Superkilen, Reunification Monument.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
13 min walk • Parken Stadium, the largest football venue in Denmark and the home of Danish football, stands proudly in the nation’s capital, Copenhagen. This modern arena, with a seating capacity of 38,065 spectators, is not only a sporting landmark but also a hub for large-scale...
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Huge park with skate and athletics areas
Fælledparken, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The park Fælledparken in Copenhagen, Denmark, was created 1906–1914 by landscape architect Edvard Glæsel in cooperation with the Copenhagen Municipality on the commons previously named Nørrefælled and Østerfælled.
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Modern urban park with recreation areas
Superkilen, Copenhagen
17 min walk • Superkilen is a public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The park is designed to bring refugees and locals together, promoting tolerance and unity in one of Denmark's most ethnically-diverse and socially-challenged communities.
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Monuments and statues
Reunification Monument, Copenhagen
17 min walk • The Reunification Monument marks the main entrance to Fælled Park from Trianglen in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was created, by the artist Axel Poulsen in collaboration with the architect Holger Jacobsen, to commemorate the reunification of Sønderjylland with Denmark in 1920.
~1920 ftSW
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Rådmandsgade, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Rådmandsgade is a street in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Dagmarsgade in the southwest to Lersø Parkallé in the bnortheast and crosses Tagensvej on the way. Rådmandsgade School, a public primary school, is located in the street.
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Thorsgade, Copenhagen
13 min walk • Thorsgade is a mainly residential street in the Mimersgade Quarter of Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Nørrebrogade in the southwest to Tagensvej in the northeast.
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Grand Mosque of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
14 min walk • The Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center is a sunni mosque in the Outer Nørrebro borough of Copenhagen, Denmark. Built in 2014, it is the first purposely-built mosque in Denmark and one of the largest in Europe.
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Sjællandsgade, Copenhagen
13 min walk • Sjællandsgade is a street in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Nørrebrogade in the southwest to Tagensvej in the northeast. A short section of the street, between Prinsesse Charlottes Gade and Stevnsgade, has been closed to traffic and is now also known as Guldberg Byplads.
~1860 ftNW
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Haraldsgade, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Haraldsgade is an approximately 1.1 km long street in the outer Nørrebro and Østerbro districts of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Tagensvej in the southwest to Lyngbyvej in the northeast. Skjolds Plads Station, a station on the Copenhagen Metro City Circle Line, is located at the beginning of the street.
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Bragesgade, Copenhagen
16 min walk • Bragesgade is a street in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Nørrebrogade in the southwest to Nannasgade in the northeast. It is located in the so-called Mimersgade Quarter where many of the streets are named after Norse figures and localities. It is named afterBrage.
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Krudttønden, Copenhagen
17 min walk • Krudttønden is a café and local cultural centre at Østerfælled Torv in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Krudttønden is used for a wide array of cultural events, including theatre, concerts, debates, exhibitions and receptions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zoologisk Museum open?

Zoologisk 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 Zoologisk Museum?

Nearby attractions include Vibenshus Runddel, Copenhagen (8 min walk), Fælledparken, Copenhagen (9 min walk), Haraldsgade, Copenhagen (9 min walk), University of Copenhagen Faculty of Science, Copenhagen (10 min walk).

How to get to Zoologisk Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoologisk Museum:

Bus

Universitetsparken • Lines: 14, 18 (2 min walk)
Jagtvej • Lines: 14, 18 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vibenhus Runddel • Lines: M3 (9 min walk)
Skjolds Plads • Lines: M3 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bispebjerg • Lines: F (19 min walk)
Ryparken • Lines: B, Bx, F (23 min walk)

Train

Østerport (34 min walk)