The Danish Museum of Science and Technology (Danmarks Tekniske Museum) makes a great day trip about an hour from Copenhagen for anyone interested in scientific discoveries—and perhaps most of all in transport and old vehicles.
We picked this museum because these are exactly the kinds of things we love. And Helsingør was our destination anyway, with several other great museums in town. What we didn’t realize then was just how much of an adventure we were signing up for.
Getting There
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology, let’s just say, isn’t tailored to typical foreign tourists. Let’s not focus on the fact that not everything is consistently labeled in English—unfortunately that’s fairly common in a country where roughly 100% of people speak perfect English. But the place where this collection is housed… If you’re not driving, getting there is a guaranteed adventure.
First we took the train from Copenhagen to Helsingør. That one-hour ride isn’t much of a challenge—trains run every 15 minutes—and outside the capital this is probably the most important and most visited town, not only for its charming old center but especially for “Hamlet’s Castle” (Kronborg).
While most sights are in the center, the Danish Museum of Science and Technology sits out on the edge of town in an old industrial hall. Several buses (353, 390R, 801A) go there from the station, but it’s not just the extra transfer that turns the trip into an adventure.
For one thing, “several buses” means which one you catch depends on when you arrive. Each follows a different, rather twisty route, so you’ll need to watch stops almost every second to avoid overshooting. And although there is a stop right by the museum, most buses won’t go that way and won’t stop there.
That’s what happened to us. We got off in the right general area, at a hub called Prøvestencenteret. From there we still had a good 15-minute walk—about 0.9 miles each way—to the museum, cutting through woods, park, roundabout, and industrial zone—and, if you like, any other slice of Danish small-town reality you might want to experience. It’s great for getting a feel for the real place, but it’s certainly not a typical tourist attraction. And quietly, I’ll add: on the way back, taking a forest path felt perfectly in keeping with the whole experience.
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology on the Map
The museum’s address is Factory Road (Fabriksvej) 25, 3000 Helsingør—which, in my view, tells you everything you need to know about the location.
I’m writing all this so you can be prepared. If you’re not coming by car, you can reach it by public transport, but the journey itself is part of the adventure: a bus ride plus roughly 2 × 0.9 miles of walking, which comes out to about 30 minutes each way from Helsingør Station.
On the interactive map below you can see exactly where the Danish Museum of Science and Technology is and how to get there—by car or by public transport. On a one-day Helsingør trip it combines nicely with Kronborg Slot (“Hamlet’s Castle”) and the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark (Museet for Søfart).
The Museum
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology is absolutely interesting, and if you’re drawn to technology, transport, vintage vehicles, and science in general, it’s worth a visit.
There’s a bit of everything! The place offers a look at how Danish engineers have contributed to scientific progress over the centuries. In that sense, yes, it’s a little hometown-proud—but honestly, that’s how most science museums work anywhere in the world, highlighting local achievements.
Don’t expect a fully interactive 21st-century museum; for the most part, objects are displayed for looking rather than handling. Still, it’s not that austere. A few engaging gadgets will hold kids’ attention—and, for example, the hot-air balloon model you can launch with a single button is fun even for adults.
But overall, think exhibit-style viewing. It feels a bit like a museum from the 1980s: lots on display, mostly “everything for the eyes, (almost) nothing for the hands.”
What Can You See Here?
Airplanes, cars, a trolleybus, a hot-air balloon, a model railway, fire engines, and a space capsule you can try out. There’s a little of everything; the common thread is simply that Danish engineers had a hand in it.
The interactive bits include the hot-air balloon mentioned above and parachute-making for kids. Less interactive—but still fun—in a tucked-away back room you’ll find a model layout that, okay, does start at the push of a button.
Perhaps the most interesting from this angle is the gaming section, where you can actually play cult console games from past decades that are nearly forgotten today.
Opening Hours and Prices
Adult tickets cost 130 DKK; under 18s are free.
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology is open Tuesday–Sunday; Monday closed (except during Danish school holidays, when it’s open Monday as well). Hours vary seasonally:
- April–October: 10 am–5 pm
- November–March: 10 am–4 pm
For precise, up-to-date details, check the museum’s official website.
