Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talents.
Welcome to CC
Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talents.
Opening hours
Monday closed
Tuesday 11:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 18:00
Thursday 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 11:00 – 18:00
Saturday 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday 11:00 – 18:00
Prices
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket desk when you arrive
18+: 140 DKK
Student: 95 DKK
Groups (at least 15 people): 115 DKK
3-17: 25 DKK
0-2: Free
Free admission with Copenhagen Card
Membership from DKK 25/month
(Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult)
None of the artworks require booking, but during busy hours there may be a queue.
Easter
Thursday 2 April (Easter) 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 3 April (Easter) 11:00 – 18:00
Saturday 4 April 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday 5 April (Easter) 11:00 – 18:00
Monday 6 April (Easter) closed
Ascension Day & Pentecost
Thursday 14 May (Ascension Day) 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday 24 May (Pentecost) 11:00 – 18:00
Monday 25 May (Pentecost) closed
Christmas & New Years
Wednesday 23 December 11:00 – 18:00
Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) closed
Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) closed
Saturday 26 December 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday 27 December 11:00 – 18:00
Monday 28 December closed
Tuesday 29 December 11:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 30 December 11:00 – 18:00
Thursday 31 December (New Years Eve) closed
Friday 1 January 2027 (New Years Day) closed
How to get here
By car:
It is possible to park your car on Refshaleøen. You will find the payment machine on the same side of Refshalevej as CC’s building between the small roundabout (where bus 2A stops) and CC’s main entrance. Remember the registration number of the car when using the payment machine.
Parking is also allowed with mobile payment via apps like Easypark and Mobilparkering.
By bike:
It’s easy to reach CC by bike, just 10 minutes from Kongens Nytorv. The ride along the water takes you through a historic part of Copenhagen, which today is home to the Opera House, the old naval fortifications of Holmen, Noma, and the green and gritty industrial surroundings of Refshaleøen.
By bus 2A:
Turn left in the T-junction in front of the bus stop. Turn right and walk 250 meters straight ahead. The entrance to Copenhagen Contemporary is marked with a vertical sign saying “Art Center” and two large, orange C’s.
By the harbour bus:
Walk down the paved path along the pier on the same side as the harbour bus docks.
When you reach the yellow house at the end, turn right and walk to the other side of the building – then follow the parking lots and walk 250 meters on Refshalevej. The entrance to Copenhagen Contemporary is marked with a vertical sign saying “Art Center” and two large, orange C’s.
It is possible to park your car on Refshaleøen. You will find the payment machine on the same side of Refshalevej as CC’s building between the small roundabout (where bus 2A stops) and CC’s main entrance. Remember the registration number of the car when using the payment machine.
Parking is also allowed with mobile payment via apps like Easypark and Mobilparkering.
There are three accessible parking spaces next to the main entrance
You are welcome to leave your belongings in our cloakroom. Larger bags and jackets are not permitted in the exhibitions.
Secure lockers are available on the ground floor by the café. It’s free to use the lockers.
We are currently experiencing a high number of visitors, which may result in longer queues and additional waiting times in the exhibitions. This also means that the queue for Aftershock by James Turrell may be closed when you arrive. We recommend checking this information upon arrival.
To avoid peak hours, we suggest visiting us early in the afternoon on weekdays or on Thursday evenings when we are open until 9:00 PM.
Please note the following:
- Aftershock closes 30 minutes before CC’s closing time.
Exhibitions
Dive into contemporary art at CC – experience what’s happening now and what’s coming next.
Events
CC is a vibrant cultural hub with concerts, talks, performances, and workshops all year round. See what awaits you.
Families
Visiting CC with children? CC welcomes guests of all ages. Discover the many programs and activities for children and families here.
Workshop
Come and unleash your creativity in CC’s studio, open every weekend and during school holidays.
Guided tours
At CC, we take pride in presenting art in engaging and inspiring ways, with a focus on expertise and curiosity. Learn more about our guided tours and book your next visit here.
Schools & Educations
We offer regular educational programs in contemporary art, multisensory art, and visual analysis. In addition, we always develop special programs tailored to our current exhibitions.
Darcy’s
Our café, Darcy’s, offers great coffee, delicious cakes and a vegetarian menu.