# Nivaagaard Museum, Denmark: what it is and when to go

> Nivaagaard Museum is a museum in Niva, Denmark (Hillerød). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/nivaagaards-malerisamling/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Museum in Niva, Denmark · Museums and art
- **Where:** Denmark
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** CPH Copenhagen, 36 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su11:00-17:00
- **Website:** [nivaagaard.dk](https://www.nivaagaard.dk/)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 55.92719, 12.51117

## What it is and where

Nivaagaard Museum is a museum in Niva, Denmark (Hillerød). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Hillerød](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/hillerod/), where this site lists 219 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 55.92719, 12.51117; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.927188%2C12.511174)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.927188%2C12.511174)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/museos/) places in Denmark. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Nivaagaard Museum is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 19 |
| February | Better not | 9 h 17 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 27 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 53 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 02 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 16 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 45 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 26 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 53 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 43 |

In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Denmark

To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Denmark checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Nivaagaard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/nivagard/): Danish building now housing Nivaagaard museum · 85 m
- [Nivaagaard Brickworks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/nivaagaard-teglvaerks-ringovn/): Brickworks in Nivå, Denmark · 469 m
- [Nivå Bugt Strandenge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/niva-bugt-strandenge/): Protected area · 646 m
- [Nivå Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/niva-kirke/): Church building in Fredensborg Municipality, Denmark · 1.2 km
- [Kokkedal Slot Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/kokkedal-slot-copenhagen/): Vacation house in northeast Zealand, Denmark · 2.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/).

## More in Denmark: Museums and art

- [National Gallery of Denmark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/galeria-nacional-de-arte/): art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
- [National Museum of Denmark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/museo-nacional-de-dinamarca/): Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history
- [Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/gliptoteca-ny-carlsberg/): museum in Copenhagen founded by Carl Jacobsen
- [Louisiana Museum of Modern Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/louisiana-museum-of-modern-art/): art museum in Denmark
- [Thorvaldsen Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/thorvaldsen-museum/): museum in Copenhagen
- [Viking Ship Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/museo-de-barcos-vikingos-de-roskilde/): maritime history museum, archaeological museum in Roskilde, Denmark

Every Denmark place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/museos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nivaagaard Museum?

It is a museum in Niva, Denmark. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Nivaagaard Museum?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43.

### How do you get to Nivaagaard Museum?

The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 36 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.927188%2C12.511174) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Nivaagaard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/nivagard/), [Nivaagaard Brickworks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/nivaagaard-teglvaerks-ringovn/), [Nivå Bugt Strandenge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/niva-bugt-strandenge/). The rest is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/268383900), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10601378), CC0. More about Nivaagaard Museum on [Wikipedia](https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivaagaards_Malerisamling). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

