Design Museum

A celebration of what Denmark does best
Word to the wise: Copenhagen's other major design museum, the Danish Design Centre, located beside Tivoli gardens, is also worth a visit.

As you may have noticed, the Danes are rather keen on good modern design, and those who share their enthusiasm will have an absorbing few hours at this museum dedicated to the art form. Housed in an 18th century former hospital, the collection showcases decorative and applied arts, crafts, and industrial design.
It's not all mid-20th century Arne Jacobsen chairs: there are artefacts here going back to pre-historic times. And unlike the Danish Design Centre, Denmark is not the sole focus of the collection: China and Japan are also well-represented.

Viewing some parts of the collection, such as the wonderful textiles, is by appointment only, but visitors who just drop in will find more than enough to keep them happy.