Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen

Name: Danish Jewish Museum
Address: Proviantpassagen 6, Copenhagen, 1218, Denmark
Telephone: +45 91 23 07 27

#148 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, Specialty museum, Architecture, History museum, More...

Gallery (4)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish historical artifacts and art. Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, the building memorializes the story of Danish Jews who were saved from Nazi persecution by their fellow Danes in October 1943. Construction of the Museum began in March 2003 and the museum opened in June 2004. ()

Local name: Dansk Jødisk Museum Architectural style: PostmodernismCoordinates: 55°40'28"N, 12°34'56"E

Address

Proviantpassagen 6Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen 1218 Denmark

Contact

+45 91 23 07 27

Website

Social media

Facebook

Copenhagen

Day trips

Danish Jewish Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christiansborg Palace, Royal Stables, Holmen Church, Ved Stranden 10.

~810 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Thorvald Jørgensen, Forts and castles
Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Christiansborg Palace, a regal and historic castle, stands proudly in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, embodying the political and cultural soul of the Danish nation. This palatial complex, which serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's...
~940 ftW
Museum
Royal Stables, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Royal Stables of Denmark are a historic and functional part of Copenhagen's cultural heritage, serving as the mews for the Danish Monarchy. Located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen, these stables have been a part of the royal household since...
~850 ftN
Church built for Christian IV in 1619
Holmen Church, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Holmen Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich maritime history. This dignified church, originally built as an anchor forge in 1562, was converted into a naval church by Christian IV in 1619.
~1070 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Ved Stranden 8 is a Neoclassical property located at the corner of Ved Stranden and Boldhusgade, opposite Christiansborg Palace, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1932.
~370 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.
~1030 ftE
Bridge, Civic center, Monuments and statues
Knippelsbro, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade on Christianshavn.
~530 ftNE
17th-century former stock exchange
Børsen, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Børsen, also known as Børsbygningen, is a 17th-century stock exchange in the center of Copenhagen. The historic building is situated next to Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, on the island of Slotsholmen.
~900 ftW
Canal
Frederiksholms Kanal, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Frederiksholms Kanal is a canal in central Copenhagen, Denmark, which runs along the south-west side of Slotsholmen, together with Slotholmens Kanal separating the island from Zealand.
~720 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Lapidarium of Kings, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Lapidarium of Kings is a lapidarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It exhibits a royal collection of sculptures, natural stone figures and plaster models. The museum is situated in the 400 year old brewhouse of King Christian IV.
~790 ftSE
Bridge, Scenic walking areas
Cirkelbroen, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Circle Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It connects Applebys Plads to the south with Christiansbro to the north. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson.
~1570 ftN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
8 min walk • The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center is an arts centre in Copenhagen which occupies the former St. Nicholas Church, one of the city's most conspicuous landmarks. It is situated on Højbro Plads a few steps away from Amagertorv and Strøget. The church building is noted for its fanciful Neo-Baroque 90 m long spire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Danish Jewish Museum open?

Danish Jewish Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Danish Jewish Museum?

Nearby attractions include Proviantgården, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen (1 min walk), The Royal Library, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Søren Kierkegaards Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Danish Jewish Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Danish Jewish Museum:

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (3 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (7 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (10 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)
Nørreport (20 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (20 min walk)