National Museum of Denmark
Overview
Denmark's central museum of cultural history in the 18th century Prince's Palace. The Sun Chariot of Trundholm, Golden Horns of Gallehus, Viking age collections including the Tjele helmet plate, and the Egtved Girl define Danish archaeology. Its ethnographic collection holds objects from Cook's voyages.
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