Moskildvad
Childhood home of the Danish thinker Martinus in Sindal, furnished as around 1900 – visit with a tour by phone appointment.
About the museum
Martinus Thomsen (1890–1981) was born on August 11, 1890 on the small farm Moskildvad on the western edge of Sindal. The property belonged to his mother's half-brother; the future author of an extensive spiritual-philosophical body of work grew up here with foster parents in simple circumstances, attended the village school for only a few years and worked early on as a herd boy before beginning a dairy apprenticeship.
After its sale in 1923, the house was in other hands for decades. In 1954 Sam Zinglersen, a follower of Martinus, bought it for Martinus' 64th birthday. The architect Boe Seest drew the parental home in 1970 according to Martinus' own descriptions, and at the end of the 1980s the building was returned to its original condition.
On the 100th anniversary of Martinus' birth, Moskildvad opened on August 11, 1990 as a small memorial room and museum. The rooms are furnished as Martinus described and drew them around 1900. Visitors receive a tour of the house and, on request, can watch two films about his childhood in Sindal and about his life's work; there are also photos of old Sindal, books and information material. The surroundings invite walks.
Highlights
- Living room furnished according to Martinus' own drawings and descriptions (around 1900)
- Film about Martinus' childhood in Sindal (30 min.)
- Film about Martinus' worldview and work (45 min.)
- Historic photos of Sindal from the time of his childhood
- Books and information material on Martinus' cosmology
- Founded
- 1990
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 40 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 free. |
Tour of the house included in admission; film screening on request.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The house is in the west of Sindal: from Hjørringvej turn north onto Oremosevej, left onto Danmarksgade and continue to Ulstedbovej; a sign there points to the house.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sale of books and information brochures on Martinus' work.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tour of the house; on request the films "Martinus' barndom i Sindal" (30 min.) and "Martinus' Verdensbillede" (45 min.) are shown. |
