The Museum of Art and Design (Kunstindustrimuseet) is housed in the old Frederik's Hospital in Copenhagen K. The collections embrace poster design by Matisse to fascist propoganda. Textiles include dresses from Japan and Danish embroidery. The onsite bakery serves pastries.
Danish design is known worldwide and displays here include furniture, appliance design, silverware and glass. A permanent exhibition presents 20th-century Design and Craft and the museum boasts a collection of European craft from the Middle Ages until the present time, including art and craft from Japan and China.
Throughout the year, the museum presents a varied programme of special exhibitions on Danish and foreign craft and design.