Ingeniously built in and around a dry dock beside Kronborg Slot, Denmark's subterranean Maritime Museum merits a visit as much for its design as for its enlightened, multimedia galleries. The latter explore Denmark's maritime history and culture in dynamic, contemporary ways. Alongside the usual booty of nautical instruments, sea charts and wartime objects, exhibitions explore themes as varied as the representation of sailors in popular culture, trade and exploitation in Denmark's overseas colonies, and the globe-crossing journeys of modern shipping containers.
Interactive displays will have you inking a sailor's tattoo, testing your navigational skills, and even running your own trade company. The museum also houses a contemporary cafe and a fantastic gift shop where maritime-themed gifts mix it with Danish design and fashion pieces.
