Museum

Experimentarium

A hands-on science centre in Copenhagen with separate play worlds for toddlers and preschoolers, and a water-play area called The Beach.

Typical visit
Half day
Ages
Booking
Ticket required
Opening hours
Open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm; on 24 and 31 December it closes at 2 pm.
Book online
Buying tickets online gives a 10% discount.
Ticket date
Tickets are valid only on the date you booked online, or on the day you buy them in the shop.
Strollers
Strollers are allowed everywhere except inside The Miniverse and The Valley.
Baby changing
Baby changing and breastfeeding facilities are available.
Packed lunch
You can eat your own lunch and snacks in the picnic area.
Getting there
Take bus 1A or 21 to the Tuborg Boulevard (Strandvejen) stop.
Parking
Underground parking under the centre, or under Waterfront mall five minutes away: free for two hours, then DKK 20 an hour.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

Toddlers (0–3)3/5
Kids (6–8)5/5
Tweens4/5
Value for money4/5
Queue risk2/5

Our editorial assessment — not user ratings.

Experimentarium is a hands-on science centre, and a good part of it is built for children too young to read the signs. The Miniverse is a science exhibition for ages 1 to 5 together with their parents, and a grown-up has to stay with the child the whole time. The Valley is a nature-inspired play universe for ages 3 to 6, and at The Beach children play and experiment with water. Families who bring their own lunch and snacks can eat them in the picnic area; there is also a restaurant on the 1st floor, and water bottles can be refilled on the ground floor. Accessible toilets are on every floor, reached by lift, and you can leave and come back the same day on a valid ticket. The thing to plan around is the ticket: it is tied to one date and cannot be refunded or moved, so booking online for the discount commits you to that day.

Family FAQ

What are the opening hours of Experimentarium?

Open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm; on 24 and 31 December it closes at 2 pm.

How much does Experimentarium cost?

Buying tickets online gives a 10% discount.

Can you bring a stroller to Experimentarium?

Strollers are allowed everywhere except inside The Miniverse and The Valley.

Is there baby changing at Experimentarium?

Baby changing and breastfeeding facilities are available.

Can you bring your own food to Experimentarium?

You can eat your own lunch and snacks in the picnic area.

Is there parking at Experimentarium?

Underground parking under the centre, or under Waterfront mall five minutes away: free for two hours, then DKK 20 an hour.

Why kids will love it

The youngest children get spaces made for them rather than a corner of an adult museum: The Miniverse for toddlers with a parent alongside, The Valley for preschoolers, and water play at The Beach.

Tips & tricks

Reach it by harbour bus from central Copenhagen, or by bus/train to Hellerup station plus a short walk. Budget the full three hours — children rarely want to leave early. The on-site café means there’s no need to plan a lunch stop elsewhere.

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