Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen

Located a stone's throw from the Tivoli Gardens, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is among Copenhagen's best museums for painting and sculpture. Since its establishment in 1888, this glyptotek has diligently gathered works by esteemed artists, shaping it into the expansive collection it boasts today.

Founded by Carl Jacobsen, the son of the creator of the renowned Danish beer brand Carlsberg, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek owes its inception to his patronage, which also extended to the construction of the iconic Little Mermaid in Copenhagen.

Home to a highly prized collection, the Copenhagen Glyptotek showcases sculptures spanning various historical periods, including the Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt, and the Modern Age. With over 10,000 works of art, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek rightfully claims its place as one of Copenhagen's best museums.

The Collection

• Ancient Sculpture Room: Showcasing busts, heads of Roman leaders and gods, well-preserved tombstones, and Egyptian sculptures like sphinxes, masks, and inscribed tablets.
• Modernist Sculpture Room: Featuring works from more recent periods, highlighting sculptors like Meunier, Klinger, Picasso, and Giacometti.
• Paintings: The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is home to remarkable paintings such as Renoir's "Young Ladies," Van Gogh's "Landscape of Saint-Rémy," Picasso's "Spanish Woman with a Peeping Tom," and Cézanne's "Three Women Bathing." The museum houses works by other international artists, including Manet and Delacroix, as well as Danish painters, such as Eckersberg, Købke, and Lundbye.