Historical knowledge

Find out about Danish prehistory. Read about famous finds such as the Egtved Girl, the Sun Chariot, the Gundestrup Cauldron and the woman from Huldremose. Also learn about the Danish Middle Ages, the Renaissance period and the period of German occupation.

Historical Themes. Short introductions to historical subjects like runes and coins.

Take a journey around the globe. Find out more about Africa, the lands of the Mediterranean, Asia, North America, South and Central America, Oceania and the Arctic.

The National Museum communicates research at a national and international level. The museum’s research is based upon its own and external collections, antiquarian work, archives and libraries. The museum communicates its research results to the general public and to research circles. ...

Find an expert – A tool for journalists and others, who want to get in contact with an expert at the National Museum