National Gallery of Art (Statens Museum for Kunst)

Denmark's largest art collection
Noteworthy for: The gallery is one of the few free attractions in Copenhagen.

This large, neo-Classical building in Østre Anlæg park is an appropriately grand setting for Denmark's national art collection. Covering over 700 years of international and Danish work, the sheer amount on display here can be a daunting prospect for even the most fervent gallery hound, so you're advised to hone in on one or two exhibitions or to plan several visits.
Three permanent Royal Collections showcase painting and sculpture, plaster casts and graphic art - the latter a particular strength of the museum - with some wonderful pieces from the likes of Rembrandt and Matisse and a focus on Denmark's Golden Age.

This being Copenhagen, though, there's space for the contemporary amidst the old masters: temporary exhibitions have included the paintings of Bob Dylan and a celebration of the work of experimental film maker Kenneth Anger.