Skip-the-line available Visiting Amalienborg with kids
Under-18s enter free, the guard changes at noon, and a golden egg hides a hen.
Amalienborg works well for families, mostly because of what happens outside. The Changing of the Guard at noon is free, and children usually love it. Inside, the museum is compact and step-free, and under-18s enter free. A little planning around pushchairs, bags and snacks makes the visit easier.
Tickets for children
Under-18s enter the Amalienborg Museum free, so there is no child ticket to buy, and we never sell one. Children still need a free ticket from the museum: collect it at the ticket desk on the day, or get one alongside the adults' booking. Book tickets for the adults only.
Students aged 18 and over with valid student ID can use the student ticket. The Royal Palace Pass is for adults; under-18s also enter Rosenborg and Christiansborg free with a free ticket.
The Changing of the Guard
The Royal Life Guard changes on the square at noon every day. The guards march from Rosenborg Castle at 11:30 in bearskin caps, and when the King is in residence a band plays as they march. It is free and public.
With children, the easiest plan is to arrive before noon, watch the guard, then walk into the museum with a slot shortly after. The museum visit takes about an hour, which is about right for most children.
Pushchairs, bags and food
Pushchairs, buggies and prams are not allowed inside the museum; leave them in the cloakroom next to the museum shop. Carry cots are not allowed either, so bring a sling for a baby. Backpacks go in the free lockers.
Eating and drinking are not allowed inside, so have a snack before you go in. Amaliehaven, the public garden between the palaces and the harbour, is a good place for a break, with a fountain and space to run.
What children like inside
The Fabergé Chamber is the favourite: a golden egg that comes apart into five pieces with a little hen inside, and a table lighter shaped like an egg standing on deer hooves. Older children often like Queen Alexandrine's Salon, with the queen's 1916 driving licence.
The kings' studies make a good game: spot the family photographs in Christian IX's room, then find the one study that is still in its original place. The whole museum is step-free, with lifts to every floor.
Frequently asked
Do children pay at Amalienborg?
No. Under-18s enter free with a free ticket from the museum, collected on the day or alongside the adults' booking.
Can I take a pushchair into the museum?
No. Pushchairs, buggies and prams are left in the cloakroom next to the museum shop; bring a sling for babies.
What time is the Changing of the Guard?
Noon, every day, on Amalienborg's square. The guards set off from Rosenborg Castle at 11:30.