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Copenhagen Amber Museum
3.5
120 reviews
#151 of 460 things to do in Copenhagen
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The museum is located in Kanneworffs House, a charming old house dating back to 1606, which is one of the oldest houses in Copenhagen.The museum takes you on an exciting journey through the fascinating history of amber. The museum holds an impressive collection of amber antiques and artifacts, including a wide array of entombed insects from prehistoric times as well as some of the world’s largest pieces of Baltic amber.At the museum you can learn about how amber was formed more than 30 million years ago and why we today can find it washed up on Danish coasts. In the exhibition stands you can see different types of amber from all over the world and see how the amber is used. You will also have the opportunity to get an insight into the significance of amber at different stages throughout history.One of the main attractions of the museum is the collection of more than 100 pieces of amber with inclusions of insects and plants. Magnifying glasses, enables the visitor to observe the more than 30 million year-old insects and plants closely.
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Neighbourhood: Indre By (Inner City)
This is the heart of old town Copenhagen, with its blend of charming old buildings and bold new architecture, broad avenues and tiny streets as well as picturesque canals and a modern harbor. The inner city is home to the Royal Danish Theatre, which consists of three buildings, two of which are new and situated on the harbor front. The streets, squares and venues of the inner city and its surrounding neighborhoods, are alive all year round with everything from jazz festivals to outdoor ice skating rinks and parachuting at the lakes right in the center of the city. This compact area boasts beautiful old castles, tranquil parks, and bustling squares where you can always find a bench to stretch out your legs whenever you need a break.
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  • dbinhou7511
    Houston, Texas1,563 contributions
    Museum above store
    A jewelry shop specializing in amber on the ground floor with a museum above. Learned something amber found in the North Sea. Obviously they would like you buy some jewelry, but there was no real pressure.
    Visited July 2022
    Written 23 January 2023
  • PETR D
    Pardubice, Czech Republic205 contributions
    Amber in front of Nyhavn
    This shop is situated in front of Nyhavn. It is one from several shops where it is possible to buy amber with the certificate of authenticity. I didn't go through the whole museum, only was at the ground floor but is very interesting. There are very pleasant staff.
    Visited October 2019
    Written 1 January 2020
  • Kate P
    Ireland98 contributions
    Interesting
    Visiting Copenhagen we didn't forget to go to be Museum. It is not big place but interesting. You will know where amber come from .I love amber juvenile so it was good to see this.
    Visited March 2018
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 October 2018
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An_Old_Burian
Norwich, UK1,368 contributions
Best avoided unless you want to be pressured into a purchase
Jun 2023 • Couples
We would say this was a museum that was "best avoided" since they seem to see visitors as a "selling opportunity" and nothing more. Shame
Written 8 July 2023
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David Wingett
London, UK62 contributions
Small but excellent museum
May 2023 • Solo
Absolutely amazing pieces of amber on view, some carved into jewellery or ornaments. Lots of dead creepy crawlies inside them. Some parts closed at the moment, but free and very much worth a visit.
Written 2 June 2023
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dbinhou7511
Houston, TX1,563 contributions
Museum above store
Jul 2022
A jewelry shop specializing in amber on the ground floor with a museum above. Learned something amber found in the North Sea. Obviously they would like you buy some jewelry, but there was no real pressure.
Written 23 January 2023
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SpringValleySue
Rochester, MN10 contributions
RETURNED ITEM - 2 MONTHS LATER NO REFUND!!!
Nov 2022
I returned an item which was obviously received via sending it from the US. Returning the item was quite pricey, but I figured it would be worth it since the item's price was far greater than the cost of returning. The item was shipped 9/2/22 and was received by the company it appears on 9/23/22. To date I have NOT received a refund and have been unable to contact the company via email (they bounce back undeliverable) or via phone!!! I've been happy with prior purchases, but am VERY unhappy with this transaction, to say the least. Of interest, after sending back this item for a refund, I ordered the same item in a different color amber and they had no problem with promptly charging me for the new order!!! If somebody from the company is seeing this, I would appreciate you reaching out and also letting me know how I can contact someone to rectify this problem!!!
Written 10 November 2022
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Lise B
1 contribution
Unfriendly how disappointing
Jul 2022
Very dissatisfied, the museum is very small but cheap, perhaps to attract purchase customers, the Chinese saleswomen do not let go .... Customer service AFTER purchase for repair jewelry expensive and not very accommodating. The manager also seems to me very prickly and rude. Very sad, the tense atmosphere in the store is so not like the friendly Copenhagen !
Written 26 July 2022
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breggie
Asheville, NC834 contributions
To call this a “museum” is to call Lance Armstrong a non-cheater!
Jun 2022 • Couples
As many others have noted, this place is a for profit shop trying to sell Amber. The small “museum” is just a hook to get the tourist inside. Prices outrageous. Skip it and have a great day nearby doing 100’s of things
Written 27 June 2022
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PETR D
Pardubice, Czech Republic205 contributions
Amber in front of Nyhavn
Oct 2019
This shop is situated in front of Nyhavn. It is one from several shops where it is possible to buy amber with the certificate of authenticity. I didn't go through the whole museum, only was at the ground floor but is very interesting. There are very pleasant staff.
Written 1 January 2020
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SweetFinalBreath
Crowborough, UK9 contributions
Hmmmm
Dec 2019
Very expensive and sales staff follow you closely. I wasn't impressed and felt very uncomfortable while looking.
Written 3 December 2019
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Breeze
Riffa, Bahrain1,093 contributions
Amber jewelry shop rather than a Museum!
Aug 2019 • Family
I was so excited to visit this Amber museum when I saw it among Copenhagen attractions, and I was keen to come, but was disappointed to find the museum to be very small located in a 3 story tiny historic house, the house it self was nice to experience, however each floor was actually containing only 2 small rooms, the whole ground floor is Amber jewelery shop, the first and second floor are displaying very little informations about the Amber with few displays, I wanted to see and learn more! The prices at the shop are very high!
Written 23 August 2019
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88Georgina
United Arab Emirates487 contributions
No photos allowed, interesting collection
Aug 2019 • Couples
Me and my Husband bought a Copenhagen pass and the entry fee for this museum is included. I enjoyed this two level museum with a good variety of exhibits and displays. I did enjoy reading some of the information about amber and seeing the Jewellers work bench.
It was a pity that you were not allowed to take any photos, especially as there didn’t seem to be a guidebook to purchase.
This is a definite must for anyone interested in jewellery, geology or crafts. I didn’t even look at the prices because they were so costly.
Written 17 August 2019
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