Copenhagen: Danish Jewish Museum Entry Ticket

Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen

The Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen showcases 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark and suits visitors interested in history and culture.

Highlights

• Explore 400 years of Jewish history in Denmark
• Visit exhibitions on Danish Jewish cultural heritage
• View artifacts reflecting Jewish life in Denmark
• See the museum's new entrance designed by Daniel Libeskind
• Learn about the experiences of Danish Jews during 1943–1945

Description

The Danish Jewish Museum is a state-recognized cultural history museum telling the story of 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark. Its exhibitions provide in-depth insight into Danish Jewish history and heritage.

Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, the museum features light wooden paneling that reflects Nordic surroundings and sloping floors designed to evoke the sensation of being at sea. The museum’s layout is conceptually based on the Hebrew word Mitzvah, meaning a good deed, referencing how most Danish Jews survived World War II by fleeing to Sweden. The architecture symbolizes light in contrast to the Holocaust's darkness elsewhere in Europe.

The museum hosts two main exhibitions. Flight and Persecution in the 20th Century presents objects brought to life with illustrations by artist Kristian Bay Kirk, documenting Jewish persecution and the ongoing issue of antisemitism up to the present day. The Gate to Denmark covers the establishment of Jewish life in Denmark during the 18th century and forms the first part of a larger narrative developed with the Moesgaard Museum’s exhibition design studio.

Includes

• Access to the Danish Jewish Museum

Excludes

• Guided tours
• Transportation to the museum

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, consider visiting during weekdays when the museum is less crowded. Wear comfortable shoes to navigate the sloping floors, and allocate at least 1.5 hours for a thorough visit.