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Amalienborg Museum

Experience Royal History at the Amalienborg Museum

The Amalienborg Museum is located in Christian VIII’s Palace, one of the four palaces where the Royal Family resides when they are in Copenhagen. After witnessing the historic changing of the guard by the Royal Life Guard in the palace square, step inside and take a walk through the royal family’s historic offices, marvel at the elegant Gala Hall — still used by the royal family on special occasions — and discover spectacular artifacts, including the lavish wine coolers in the Fabergé Chamber.

The Fabergé Chamber

The History of the Castle

1689

Sophie Amalienborg
The original royal palace on the site burns down after Christian V’s birthday celebrations. The palace was built by Queen Sophie Amalie.
Sophie Amalienborg

1750

Frederiksstaden
The present-day Amalienborg is constructed as the centerpiece of the Frederiksstaden district, created to mark the Oldenburg dynasty’s 300th anniversary on the Danish throne.
Frederiksstaden

1768

The Equestrian Statue
The equestrian statue of Frederik V is erected in Amalienborg Palace Square.
The Equestrian Statue

1794

The Royal Move-In
The royal family moves into Amalienborg after the first Christiansborg Palace burns down.
The Royal Move-In

1894

The Marble Church
Construction of the Marble Church is completed, finalizing the Frederiksstaden district.
The Marble Church

1912

A New King
Christian X is proclaimed king from the balcony of Christian VII’s Palace.
A New King

1915

The Constitution
Christian X signs the new constitution, granting women and domestic servants the right to vote. Between 12,000 and 20,000 women march to Amalienborg Square, where they are received by the king.
The Constitution

1944

Exchange of Fire
During World War II, a firefight takes place in Amalienborg Square between German and Danish soldiers.
Exchange of Fire

1983

A Public Garden
Amalie Garden opens as a public park between Amalienborg Palace and Copenhagen Harbor.
A Public Garden

2025

The Royal Family’s Private Home
Today, Amalienborg remains the private residence of the royal family, but also houses the Amalienborg Museum in Christian VIII’s Palace.
The Royal Family’s Private Home

Everything you need to know

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Find practical information for your visit

The Amalienborg Museum is located in Christian VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg. Entrance is through the gate nearest Frederiksgade.

From the entrance, go down one level to the Museum Shop. Here, there is a platform lift to the cloakroom, which has a conventional lift to the upper levels. Thus, wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility have access to every part of the museum.

Take a virtual tour of the Amalienborg Museum from home. Explore Christian VIII’s Palace, zoom in on paintings and objects, and read additional information about all the rooms and key objects. The virtual tour includes the palace’s beautiful Piano Nobile, which is also used as the setting of special exhibitions.