SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
About This Museum
Stepping into the SMK feels like entering a grand conversation between old and new. The original 19th-century building, all ornate ceilings and natural light, connects seamlessly to a stark, modern wing of pale stone and glass. You can spend hours wandering from the quiet intensity of a Danish Golden Age landscape to the jarring brilliance of a modern installation. It’s a place that encourages slow looking, where even the hallways feel curated.
Collection Highlights
You'll find yourself face-to-face with Rubens' voluptuous, swirling figures and the melancholic, sun-drenched shores of Danish painters like Eckersberg and Købke. Don't miss their impressive collection of Matisse cut-outs, vibrant paper shapes that seem to dance on the wall.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully central, right by the Botanical Garden, so you can easily pair art with a stroll. They're also surprisingly family-friendly, with creative play areas and activities that actually engage kids without dumbing things down.
Architecture & Building
A striking fusion of a palatial, red-brick historicist building and a cool, minimalist extension added in the 1990s, creating a compelling dialogue between centuries.
Contact & Location
Address: Sølvgade, Østervold, Indre By, København, Københavns Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, 1307, Danmark
Phone: +45 33 74 84 94
Website: Visit Website
