31. dec. 2024—30. sep. 2025
Visit the Victorian Home
Step into the late 19th century and explore the home of the city’s bourgeoisie.
Just a few steps from the National Museum is the Victorian Home, a time capsule from a bygone era. Take a tour in Danish of the 19th-century bourgeoisie and see what was the hottest fashion, manners and etiquette among the wealthy.
Information
- The tour is in Danish, but an English-speaking audience can also participate with the assistance of a folder in English.
- There is no elevator access to the apartment and, unfortunately, it is not accessible with a wheelchair, stroller, or walker.
- Please note that everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age.
- We will meet in the lobby of the National Museum.
- Not suited for children under 6 years old
- Due to limited capacity, we recommend that you purchase tickets well in advance.
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The Victorian Home is like 'Vogue Living' in the 19th century
Wholesaler Rudolph Christensen moves into the second floor with his wife and their three children. With plenty of money in their pockets and a readiness to spend them, they hire the best decorators and interior designers of the time. The result is an apartment of distinction, fashioned in the highest style of the late 19th century. Today, all the furnishings remain intact, allowing you to step into this exquisite time capsule.
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Lace, tassels, and times of crisis
It’s in the spirit of the times that the home becomes a kind of refuge for the familiy from the outside world. The 19th century was a century of trials: wars, national bankruptcy, and the stinging defeat to Germany in 1864. Denmark was reduced to a small state. The new motto became: what is lost outwardly must be won inwardly. Here in the salon, the family welcomed friends, business partners—and now, you.
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A short visit with great impact
In this salon, Mrs. Elina and her daughters received the young ladies and women of the bourgeoisie. Within 15 minutes, they exchanged social status. A well-orchestrated conversation about vacations, young ladies, and family celebrations took place.
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Who else had been on a visit?
The guest was always expected to speak first. But the photo albums were ready on the table as a polite suggestion for conversation. And before leaving, the guest would place her calling card in the beautiful bowl.
