Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
World-class modern art meets Danish coastal landscape in a low-slung museum where galleries, sculpture park and sea views flow seamlessly into one another.
Set on a bluff above the Øresund coast in Humlebæk, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art blends cutting-edge art with Danish coastal landscape and understated architecture. Low, glass-lined wings weave between lawns, beech trees and a sculpture park, framing views of Sweden across the water. Inside, a major collection of post‑1945 art sits alongside bold temporary exhibitions, an acclaimed children’s wing, a design-focused museum shop and a café with one of Denmark’s most memorable sea views.
A brief summary to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebaek, 3050, DK
- +4549190719
- Visit website
- Duration: 2.5 to 5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 11 am-10 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-10 pm
- Thursday 11 am-10 pm
- Friday 11 am-10 pm
- Saturday 11 am-6 pm
- Sunday 11 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Plan at least three to four hours to combine the indoor galleries with a slow circuit of the sculpture park and time in the café overlooking the Øresund.
- If possible, visit Tuesday to Friday and stay into the evening to experience both daylight and dusk; the museum is open until 22:00 on these days.
- Families should factor in a generous window for the Children’s Wing, where workshops, creative activities and the adjacent gardens can easily fill an afternoon.
- Bring layers, as the coastal setting can feel breezy even in summer, and you will likely move repeatedly between indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture trails.
- Consider combining your ticket with a meal in the café or a browse in the design-focused shop to make full use of the museum’s extended weekday opening hours.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Picnic Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Getting There
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Regional train and walking
From central Copenhagen, take a coastal regional train on the Helsingør line to Humlebæk Station; the journey typically takes 35–40 minutes with departures several times an hour and a standard adult single ticket costing around 50–80 DKK depending on ticket type. From Humlebæk Station allow about 15 minutes on foot along a gently sloping, paved route that is suitable for most visitors with basic mobility, though it may feel long for those who prefer to avoid walking.
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Car from Copenhagen
Driving from central Copenhagen to the museum usually takes 35–50 minutes outside peak traffic, following the coastal route north through the suburbs and along the Øresund. There is a museum car park on site and additional public parking lots nearby used when the main spaces fill, especially on weekends and holidays. Expect to pay typical Danish parking rates or observe local time restrictions, and bear in mind that traffic can add extra time at rush hours.
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Regional bus connection
Several regional bus lines serve Humlebæk from nearby North Zealand towns such as Helsingør and Hørsholm, with journey times usually between 20 and 40 minutes and fares broadly similar to train tickets on comparable distances. Buses run at regular but not high-frequency intervals, so it is wise to check current timetables and allow buffer time when connecting with the museum’s opening hours, particularly in the evening.
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Bicycle from nearby coastal towns
For confident cyclists, the museum is reachable via marked cycle routes along the Øresund coast from towns like Helsingør or Nivå; typical ride times range from 20 to 50 minutes depending on starting point and pace. The route is mostly flat but exposed to wind and weather, so waterproof layers and lights are advisable outside summer. There is bicycle parking at the museum entrance, and no additional cost beyond any cycle hire you might arrange elsewhere.
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Art, architecture and sea light on the Øresund
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a rare place where an international art collection is inseparable from its coastal setting. Low, dark brick pavilions stretch along a ridge above the Øresund, their glass corridors breaking suddenly into cinematic views of lawn, beech woodland and sea. From many galleries you look directly onto sculpture, shoreline and sky, so that daylight and weather feel like part of the exhibition. Founded in 1958 in a former villa, the museum has grown organically over the decades, each extension designed to preserve the park-like character of the site. Rather than a single showpiece building, Louisiana feels like a horizontal labyrinth, inviting you to drift between wings, courtyards and terraces while the sound of waves and wind filters in from outside.A Scandinavian heavyweight in modern art
Louisiana holds one of Scandinavia’s most important collections of modern and contemporary art, focusing on works from the mid‑20th century onward. Major names such as Picasso, Warhol, Giacometti, Louise Bourgeois and David Hockney are represented, but the display is constantly re-curated so that classics appear alongside newer acquisitions and experimental installations. The museum also stages a busy programme of temporary exhibitions, often devoted to a single artist or a strong thematic idea. Large-scale video works, immersive installations and architectural projects sit comfortably in the flexible galleries, taking advantage of long sightlines and high ceilings. Evening opening hours during the week mean you can experience these shows in the shifting light from day into night.The sculpture park and coastal gardens
Step outside and the museum dissolves into a sculpture park that rolls gently down towards the sea. Lawns, beech trees and a lake are punctuated by dozens of works in bronze, steel and stone, some standing as clear landmarks, others half-hidden among shrubs or perched above the shoreline. Paths loop and intersect rather than following a fixed route, so encounters with art and landscape feel pleasantly unplanned. On clear days the views stretch across the narrow sound to the Swedish coast, with passing ships adding slow movement to the horizon. The combination of salt air, birdsong and contemporary sculpture gives the gardens a contemplative mood, inviting long, meandering walks between visits to the indoor galleries.Spaces for families, learning and everyday life
Louisiana devotes an entire three-storey wing to children and young people, with open workshops where they can paint, draw, build and experiment with materials inspired by current exhibitions. It feels more like a creative studio than a classroom, and its direct links to the gardens make it easy to alternate between focused making and outdoor play. Elsewhere in the museum, talks, concerts and film screenings regularly animate the spaces, underlining Louisiana’s role as a cultural meeting place rather than a static gallery. Many visitors fold the art experience into everyday rituals: a slow circuit of favourite rooms, a stroll in the park, then a pause in the café.Design, food and the pleasure of lingering
The café is one of Louisiana’s great attractions in its own right, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows framing the sea and changing Nordic light. Seasonal buffets and simple dishes are served at communal tables, making it easy to linger over lunch or an early evening meal during the museum’s late opening days. Before or after your visit, the large two-level museum shop showcases Danish and Scandinavian design, from ceramics and textiles to books, prints and toys. Together with the galleries and gardens, these spaces encourage you to spend several unrushed hours at Louisiana, treating it as both a major art museum and a relaxed coastal retreat.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Klaptræet
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Pakhuset
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8.1 km
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
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For the design and aesthetic lover
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For the architecture buff
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For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
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For the social media creator & influencer
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For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
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