The Victorian Home

The Victorian Home is a museum in Copenhagen that preserves a complete apartment from 1890 with all its original furnishings in place. The rooms contain period furniture, textiles, and decorative items exactly as they were arranged over a century ago.

The building was constructed in 1852 and housed merchant Rudolph Christensen's family for over a century. In 1963, his daughters donated all the contents to the National Museum, preserving the interior exactly as the family had left it.

The rooms show how affluent Danes lived in the late 1800s, with furniture and objects that reflect the habits and tastes of their era. Walking through reveals their daily routines, their ideas about comfort, and how they filled their domestic spaces.

The museum is accessed through guided tours, with materials available in English for international visitors. The space is compact and requires no special physical preparation, allowing most visitors to see everything in around an hour.

The curtains stay intentionally closed to protect fabrics that are over a century old from fading. This creates the impression that the family has only just stepped away, making the spaces feel paused in time.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1852

Part of: National Museum of Denmark

Address: Frederiksholms Kanal 18, 1220 København

Phone: +4533134411

Website: http://natmus.dk/museerne/klunkehjemmet

GPS coordinates: 55.67432,12.57678

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20