Guinness World Records Museum Copenhagen

Interesting and very interactive. My kids would have spent all day here.

- Jennifer Lydigsen

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Østergade 16
Copenhagen, K 1100

10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

+45 33 32 31 31

Officially Amazing

Explore 11 galleries on two floors with authentic memorabilia, trivia, videos, and interactives inspired by records from the books you know and love. Get ready to compete with friends and family in interactive games and discover amazing records from around the world.

Officially Amazing

Explore 11 galleries on two floors with authentic memorabilia, trivia, videos, and interactives inspired by records from the books you know and love. Get ready to compete with friends and family in interactive games and discover amazing records from around the world.
Become a Record Holder

Visit to set your own world record! Yes — you can try to break an official world record, including the best time for solving a Rubik’s Cube and best skills at stacking cups. Not in the competitive spirit? Play for fun and test your memory or compare your weight to the world’s heaviest man.
Beat the Feat

Challenge your friends and family in the interactive Game Zone, meet the model with the world’s longest legs, play Atari Pong in 3D, and see your weight compared to the world’s heaviest man! Can you beat their impressive feats?

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What's New

There is always something new to discover at Ripley’s. With rotating exhibits, exciting events, and unique experiences, you can always expect the unexpected!

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With hours of entertainment and inspiration to discover, Ripley’s provides the chance to create a truly memorable experience for your school group.

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Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

Thursday Jul 10	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Jul 11	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Jul 12	10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jul 13	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Jul 14	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jul 15	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jul 9	10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The above closing time is the last entry. The museum remains open for an additional 30 minutes.

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