National Museum of Denmark
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The Prince's Mansion in Copenhagen, home of the National Museum of Denmark | |
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Former name | Det Kongelige Kunstkammer |
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| Established | 22 May 1807 |
| Location | Ny Vestergade 10, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55°40′29″N 12°34′29″E / 55.67472°N 12.57472°E |
| Type | National museum |
| Visitors | 351,373 (2017) |
| Founder | Christian Jürgensen Thomsen |
| Director | Rane Willerslev |
| Owner | State of Denmark |
| Website | Official Website |
The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen is Denmark's largest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. The museum's main building is located a short distance from Strøget at the center of Copenhagen. It contains exhibits from around the world, from Greenland to South America. Additionally, the museum sponsors SILA - The Greenland Research Center at the National Museum of Denmark to further archaeological and anthropological research in Greenland.
The museum has a number of national commitments, particularly within the following key areas: archaeology, ethnology, numismatics, ethnography, natural science, conservation, communication, building antiquarian activities in connection with the churches of Denmark, as well as the handling of the Danefæ (the National Treasures).