Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Humlebæk, Denmark
A modern art museum built around a 19th-century villa, with glass corridors and a sculpture park running down to the Øresund. Entry fee; parking is limited, so the train to Humlebæk station, ten minutes’ walk away, is an option.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is in Humlebæk on the coast of North Zealand, Denmark, some 30 to 35 km north of Copenhagen. It was founded in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen, who had bought the estate in 1955. Alexander Brun had the villa built in 1855; he named the estate Louisiana after his three wives, who were all called Louise. The architects Vilhelm Wohlert and Jørgen Bo designed the original complex.
The museum has a sculpture park that slopes down to the Øresund and shows works by Henry Moore, Alexander Calder and Jean Arp. There is a restaurant and a museum shop on site. According to Wikipedia, about 716,000 visitors came in 2024. The museum also offers lectures, seminars and workshops. It is best to check opening times, how to get there and parking on the museum’s website before you go.
- Nearest town
- Humlebæk, Denmark
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 55.9695, 12.5430
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Nivå HavnMotorhome stopover4 km from Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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- Norra Hamnen Marina ABMotorhome stopover12 km from Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Charlottenlund Fort CampingCampsite25 km from Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is in Humlebæk, Denmark, at GPS 55.9695, 12.5430. It is about 9 km from Helsingør (Elsinore).
Can you camp near Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lave Skov - Kystnær overnatningsplads, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Zealand: Hamlet’s castle and the Danish Riviera.
What is there to see near Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kronborg Castle (9 km), Frederiksborg Castle (16 km), Nyhavn (32 km) and Kullaberg Nature Reserve (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)