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ARKEN Museum of Modern Art shows exhibitions with the greatest, Modernist artists alongside exhibitions of contemporary art - from new, young talents to household names. With a Copenhagen Card you will get free entrance at ARKEN.

ARKEN is situated in Ishøj, 15 kilometres south of Copenhagen and opened in 1996 as part of a plan to boost the cultural image of the area south of Copenhagen.

Damien Hirst collection

In the fall of 2011 Arken received a generous donation from the Merla Art Foundation, which consisted of eight Damien Hirst works.

Damien Hirst is one of the most notable artists on the contemporary art scene. The British artists has made quite a stir through the years with works consisting of dead butterflies, a shark and a diamond skull.

Distinctive architecture

ARKEN is designed by architect Søren Robert Lund and is situated in beautiful maritime surroundings, between the Marina of Ishøj and the long sandy beach - so you may also take a stroll around the area while you are there.

The building is an attraction in its own right. It resembles a ship, stranded only few metres from the sea. When you enter the building, a light and minimalistic art space adorned with modern and contemporary art is revealed.

The museum's café hangs from the side of the museum like a giant lifeboat, sporting a marvelous view of Køge Bay through the large panorama windows. The teak flooring planks are in the style of a ship's deck.

As a visitor at ARKEN you can borrow an audio guide and get more out of the art.

Opening hours

Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 21:00 

closed: 31 December and 1 January 

Admission Price

Adults: Admission - 95.00 DKK

Under 18 years: Free entrance

Senior citizens: Admission - 75.00 DKK

Students: Admission - 75.00 DKK

Address: Skovvej 100, 2635 Ishøj

Web: www.arken.dk

Email: reception@arken.dk

Phone: +45 4354 0222