Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Where modern art meets beech trees and sea light: a world-class museum woven into coastal parkland with sculpture gardens, iconic collections and big-sky views.

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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Set on a leafy bluff above the Øresund coast in Humlebæk, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art fuses cutting-edge art, daring architecture and a seaside sculpture park into one seamless experience. Long glass corridors link low-slung wings, revealing glimpses of courtyards, lawns and more than 60 outdoor works framed by beech trees and sea views. Inside, an acclaimed collection spanning post‑1945 modern and contemporary art is shown alongside major temporary exhibitions, an atmospheric café and a three-storey creative wing for children.

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Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebaek, 3050, DK
+4549190719
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Duration: 2 to 5 hours
Mid ranged
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

Aim for a weekday evening visit when the museum stays open late; you can explore exhibitions in a calmer atmosphere and finish with dinner or dessert in the café overlooking the Øresund.
Allow at least three hours so you have time for the Sculpture Park and Kusama’s Infinity Room when open; check current exhibitions and any timed installations before you arrive.
If visiting with children, factor in time for the three-storey Children’s Wing, where free creative workshops run in the afternoons and early evenings.
Dress in layers and bring a windproof jacket; much of Louisiana’s charm lies outdoors, and the sea breeze can feel cool even on bright days.
Consider using a regional attraction card that includes Louisiana if you plan multiple museum visits around Copenhagen; it can bundle train travel and admission into a single pass.

Getting There

Regional train from Copenhagen

From central Copenhagen, take a regional train toward Helsingør and ride to Humlebæk station; the journey typically takes 35–40 minutes and trains run several times an hour during the day. Standard adult single fares are usually in the range of 70–90 DKK depending on ticket type and time of purchase. From Humlebæk station you continue on foot along local roads for roughly 15 minutes on mostly level pavement; the walk includes some gentle slopes but is manageable for most visitors.
Car from Copenhagen area

Driving from Copenhagen’s centre to the museum generally takes 35–50 minutes, depending on traffic, using the coastal route north through the suburbs toward Humlebæk. There is a dedicated museum car park close to the entrance, and when this fills up additional public parking is available a short walk away in Humlebæk. Parking is typically free or low-cost compared with city-centre rates, but spaces can be limited on weekends and during major exhibitions, so allow extra time to park and walk to the grounds.
Regional bus from North Zealand towns

If you are already in North Zealand, local buses connect nearby coastal towns such as Helsingør and Nivå with stops in Humlebæk; travel times usually range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on your starting point and route. Tickets can often be bought with the same zoned system used for trains, with short journeys typically costing around 30–50 DKK for adults. Buses set you down within walking distance of the museum, and services may run less frequently in the evenings and on weekends, so check return times in advance.

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Art, sea and landscape in one sweeping panorama

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art sits on a coastal slope overlooking the Øresund, about 40 km north of Copenhagen, where lawns roll gently down towards the water and ferries slide across the horizon. The museum’s pavilions and glass corridors thread through an old park, so that sculpture, trees and shoreline become part of the experience. From many galleries you catch sudden vistas of blue sea, wind-bent trees and abstract forms in the grass, creating a constant dialogue between art and nature. Outside, the Sculpture Park stretches around the main buildings, with dozens of works scattered among beech trees, lakes and terraces. Paths curve past large-scale pieces in bronze, steel and stone, sometimes dramatically silhouetted against the sea. On a calm day you can hear waves carrying up from the shore, mingling with the low hum of conversation and the crunch of gravel underfoot.

From Giacometti to Kusama in a modernist labyrinth

Inside, Louisiana’s collection focuses on art from 1945 to the present, with more than 3,500 works by major modern and contemporary figures. Signature spaces include the Giacometti Hall, where the artist’s elongated figures stand poised against tall windows, and a dedicated room for CoBrA painter Asger Jorn. The museum also regularly opens Yayoi Kusama’s immersive Infinity Room “Gleaming Lights of the Souls”, whose mirrored walls and hanging lamps create the sensation of floating in an endless star field. Alongside these highlights, the museum stages a busy programme of temporary exhibitions, often devoted to single artists or focused themes. Painting, sculpture, photography, installation and architecture all appear in different wings, and the low ceilings and changing levels mean new perspectives open up at every turn. Despite the size of the institution, the layout feels intimate, encouraging you to move slowly and linger with particular works.

Architecture that hides in the landscape

Louisiana grew from an existing seaside villa into a sprawling yet discreet complex, largely hidden among trees when viewed from the road. Architects chose simple materials and long, horizontal lines, so that buildings defer to the landscape rather than dominate it. Glass-walled corridors link older and newer sections, framing courtyards filled with sculpture, ponds or dense planting. As you move through the complex, interior and exterior constantly overlap. Skylights draw in the famously soft Nordic daylight, while sudden floor-to-ceiling windows turn outdoor works into part of the exhibition. On stormy days, wind-whipped branches and shifting clouds become a backdrop to the art; in summer, the museum opens itself wide to the park, and visitors drift between lawns and galleries in a continuous loop.

A cultural playground for families and art lovers

Louisiana is designed as much for slow immersion as for quick impressions. Many visitors spend a full afternoon here, combining gallery visits with walks in the park and breaks in the café. The Louisiana Café is perched above the water with broad windows, offering classic Nordic light, seasonal dishes, cakes and coffee alongside sweeping views of the Sound. Families are drawn to the three-storey Children’s Wing, where open workshops invite young visitors to paint, build and experiment with materials inspired by current exhibitions. Outside, the Lake Garden and grassy slopes offer space to roam, with playful touches such as a long slide and tucked-away corners that feel made for hide-and-seek. Throughout the year, the museum also hosts talks, performances and other cultural events that extend its role beyond a traditional gallery.

Planning your visit and making the most of your time

The museum is open all year, closing only on Mondays, with long evening hours from Tuesday to Friday and shorter days at weekends. Admission is paid, with adults charged a standard fee, discounted tickets for students and free entry for guests under 18; your ticket also covers access to the café, shop and park. Many travellers allow at least two to three hours, but the combination of art, architecture and landscape easily rewards a longer stay. On site you will find restrooms, cloakrooms, a large design-focused museum shop and information desks. Paths are generally level, and lifts and ramps connect most levels inside, making the museum broadly accessible, though some outdoor areas involve gentle slopes or grass. Whether you arrive for a focused exhibition or an unhurried day by the sea, Louisiana offers one of Denmark’s most distinctive cultural experiences.

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Art, sea and landscape in one sweeping panorama

From Giacometti to Kusama in a modernist labyrinth

Architecture that hides in the landscape

A cultural playground for families and art lovers

Planning your visit and making the most of your time

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Helsingor

Elsinore Cemetery

'The Middle Ages and the Sound Dues' mural

Odd Fellow Logerne Helsingør

Heracles and the Hydra

'Time of the shipyard' mural

Helsingør harbour

Country Market

Kronborg Castle Church

Danhostel Helsingør

Rungsted Harbour

Fredensborg Slotshave

Hørsholm Slotshave

Ven

Arboretum

Unmissable attractions to see

Jarlens Grund (Strandhave jolleanlæg)

Flynderupgårdmuseet

Egebæksvang

Nivå Bugt Strandenge

Nivågård’s Malerisamling

Vapnagård Tunnel 2

Vapnagaardsøen

Danish Museum of Science and Technology

Meulenborgskoven

Michael Wisniewski

Tidens Tunnel

Klostermoseskoven

Master class Tunnel Art

Kysten

Smørhullet

Essential places to dine

Gl. Humlebæk Kro

Lakeside Restaurant

Kao Gaeng

Vecchia Maniera

Sushi Taro

Café Vivaldi

Amici Miei

Restauration ApS af 26.08.57

D'Angelo

La Brasserie

Klaptræet

Pakhuset

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Café Kaiser

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