Museum of Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Museum of Copenhagen founded in 1891, is the official museum of Copenhagen, Denmark, documenting the city's history from the 12th century to the present. The museum is located in a mansion close to the Central Station at Vesterbrogade and overlooks Skydebanehaven. From 1787, the mansion housed the Royal Copenhagen Shooting Society; The former shooting range now serves as a small public park. Outside the museum's entrance is a large-scale model of medieval Copenhagen. Part of the adjacent street, Absalongade, serves as a museum street, featuring historic street furniture.