Storm P. Museum, Art museum in Frederiksberg Municipality, Denmark
Description
Storm P. Museum displays cartoons, paintings, and illustrations from the Danish artist Robert Storm Petersen's career in a former police station building. The space holds roughly 30,000 works arranged across multiple floors.
History
The building was constructed in the 1880s and served as Frederiksberg's first police station until 1919. The museum was established in 1977 to present Storm Petersen's artistic legacy in this historical setting.
Culture
Storm Petersen's works reveal Danish humor and social commentary from the early 1900s through drawings and paintings. The collection shows how a local artist captured everyday situations and human nature with wit and careful observation.
Practical
The space is open Tuesday through Saturday, making it easy to plan a visit during a regular trip. The rooms are manageable in size, so you can explore without needing special preparation or advance planning.
Did you know?
The first floor features Storm Petersen's reconstructed studio, showing how the artist actually worked in his daily practice. Visitors also encounter a remarkable collection of about 450 smoking pipes displayed in Baroque cabinets.
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