Free entry with Copenhagen Card

Entry to The Danish War Museum is free with Copenhagen Card.

Take a walk through Danish war history from the 1500s until today, and explore the treasure trove of artefacts from samurai swords and suits of armour to ship models and modern drones.

The Danish War Museum offers a powerful look into Denmark’s military history and the wars it has fought and, mostly, lost. The museum focuses on how these conflicts have shaped the past and the present of Denmark – both geographically and culturally.

From multiple wars with neighbouring Sweden and Germany, clashes with the might of the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, to modern days deployments to the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, the history of Denmark is in large part shaped by these conflicts.

Visiting the museum, you’ll get a look at not only the weapons of war but also the reasons behind their use and the effects of the centuries of violence.

The Danish War Museum is located in King Christian IVs historic arsenal on Slotsholmen in the heart of Copenhagen.

It doesn't matter if you have a Copenhagen Card Discover or Copenhagen Card Hop, entry to The Danish War Museum is included in all versions. See what's included in the different cards.