Amalienborg Palace Museum Tickets Copenhagen
- Duration1 hour
- Open onEvery day
- Meeting pointThe museum entrance in the first palace on the left entering Amalienborg Square from the Marble Church
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Overview
The Amalienborg Palace Museum sits inside Christian VIII's Palace, one of the four palaces around Amalienborg Square in Copenhagen where the Danish royal family lives. Your ticket gives one-day entry to all the museum's exhibitions, taking you through royal rooms preserved as if their owners had just stepped out, from a king's study to a queen's private salon, the Fabergé Chamber and the grand Gala Hall. It is a quiet, elegant visit for history lovers and families, independent with a digital voucher and no guide or hotel pickup.
Highlights
- Entry to all exhibitions at the Amalienborg Palace Museum, valid for one day
- Royal rooms from the last 150 years, preserved as if the family had just left
- The Fabergé Chamber, with Russian jewellery showing Denmark's ties to Russia
- Christian X's study and Queen Louise's private salon
- The Gala Hall, one of the most impressive rooms in Denmark
- Central location at Amalienborg Square, close to the Marble Church and Nyhavn
Full Description
Amalienborg Palace and the Amalienborg Museum
Amalienborg is made up of four almost identical palaces around an octagonal square in the centre of Copenhagen, built in the 18th century and now the residence of the Danish royal family. The Amalienborg Museum is in one of them, Christian VIII's Palace, and it is the place to learn about the monarchy behind the guards and the flag.
If you are looking for Amalienborg Palace tickets, this page gives you entry to the museum, the part of the palace open to visitors. Many travellers ask whether the Amalienborg Museum is worth visiting. It is if you enjoy royal history and beautiful interiors, and it is much calmer than the crowds in the square.
Royal rooms, the Fabergé Chamber and Christian X's study
The exhibition follows around 150 years of royal history through rooms preserved as though their occupants had just left. Christian X's study, unchanged from the days of the king who lived here from 1899 to his death in 1947, has dark, heavy furniture that shows the taste of a gentleman and officer around 1900.
Queen Louise's private salon, from around 1895, shows a lighter, more modern style, with family paintings and photographs that show her links across Europe. In the Fabergé Chamber you see hand-crafted Russian jewellery from 1860 to 1917, including a coronation brooch made for Tsar Nicholas II, which reflects the close ties between the Danish and Russian courts.
The Gala Hall and the changing of the guard
The Gala Hall is the showpiece. With a ceiling about eight metres high, lavish gilding and a view over the palace square, it ranks among the most impressive rooms in Denmark. The royal family commissioned the artist Nicolai Abildgaard to design the interior in 1794, and the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen created the sculptures.
Outside, the Royal Life Guard changes at midday, with a short march through the city that ends at Amalienborg Square, so plan your visit around it if you want to see both. Do not expect to enter the private apartments: the museum is the part of the palace that is open, and it is the best way to see royal interiors.
Tickets, bag rules, opening hours and how to get to Amalienborg
Amalienborg Museum opening hours change by season, and the booking panel shows the timed entry slots for your date. The museum entrance is in the first building on your left as you enter the square from Frederiksgade, the Marble Church side. Go downstairs to the cashier to scan your voucher. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late, your ticket may no longer be valid.
Large bags, backpacks, baby strollers, food and drinks are not allowed inside, so travel light. Getting there is easy: the Marmorkirken metro station is next to the Marble Church, and the museum is a short walk from Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv and the waterfront. Guided tours are not included, but the visit is easy to do independently.
Itinerary
- Arrive at Amalienborg SquareEnter the square from Frederiksgade, the Marble Church side, and find the museum in the first building on your left.
- Scan your ticketGo downstairs to the cashier, scan your voucher and leave large bags behind, as they are not allowed inside.
- Royal rooms and studyWalk through the preserved rooms, including Christian X's study and Queen Louise's salon.
- Fabergé Chamber and Gala HallSee the Russian jewellery and finish in the grand Gala Hall.
- Changing of the guardTime your exit for midday, when the Royal Life Guard marches into the square.
What's included
- Amalienborg Palace Museum entry ticket
- Access to all exhibitions
Not included
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
Is this right for you?
Great for
- History and culture lovers
- A short visit — about 1 hour
Not suitable for
- Visitors carrying large bags, backpacks or baby strollers, which are not allowed inside
- Travellers arriving more than 20 minutes after their time slot
- Anyone hoping to enter the private apartments of the royal family
- Visitors needing a guided tour, which is not included
Meeting point
There is no hotel pickup and no guide. Go to the Amalienborg Palace Museum in Copenhagen: the entrance is in the first building on your left as you enter Amalienborg Square from Frederiksgade (the Marble Church side). Go downstairs to the cashier to scan your voucher.
Important information
- Arrive on time: if you arrive more than 20 minutes late, your ticket may no longer be valid.
- Go downstairs to the cashier first to scan your online ticket.
- Not allowed inside: large bags, backpacks, oversized luggage, baby strollers, food and drinks and pets (assistance dogs are welcome).
- Your ticket includes all exhibitions and is valid for one day.
- Guided tours are not included.
- The venue is described as wheelchair-accessible.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Amalienborg Palace Museum ticket cost?
The price depends on the age category. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults, children and students for the entry ticket.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. It is an entry ticket, so you go to Amalienborg Square yourself; the Marmorkirken metro station is nearby.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about one to one and a half hours for the museum rooms and exhibitions.
Can I see the changing of the guard?
Yes, the Royal Life Guard changes at midday at Amalienborg Square. Plan your visit around it, and note that it is not part of the museum ticket.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes. Children can enjoy the royal rooms and stories, and there is a child ticket category in the booking panel. Strollers are not allowed inside.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes and shoes, and your voucher. Leave large bags and backpacks behind, as they are not allowed.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, if timed slots are available. Choose your date and time in the booking panel.
Is the Amalienborg Museum worth visiting?
Yes, for royal history and beautiful interiors. The Gala Hall and the Fabergé Chamber are highlights.
Can I enter the whole palace?
No. Amalienborg is the royal family's residence, and the museum is the part open to visitors.
How do I get to Amalienborg?
Take the metro to Marmorkirken, next to the Marble Church, or walk from Nyhavn or Kongens Nytorv. The museum entrance is in the first building on your left from Frederiksgade.
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