Nationalmuseets Klunkehjem

About the museum

The building at Frederiksholms Kanal 18 was created in 1851–52 when the architect H. C. Stilling converted an older palace, divided it, and raised it by two floors. In 1886 the wholesaler and ribbon manufacturer Rudolph Christensen bought the property and had a 15-room apartment fitted out on the third floor, for which he hired the most sought-after decorators of his time. In 1890 he moved in with his wife Elina and their three children.

The daughters Gerda and Ellen Christensen lived in the apartment until their deaths in 1963 and kept their parents' furnishings almost unchanged. The Nationalmuseet had already taken notice of the rooms in the 1940s and documented them; the sisters eventually bequeathed the contents to it, so the apartment was preserved.

Today the Klunkehjem is regarded as the best-preserved example of the domestic culture of the so-called Klunketid, around 1890–1914: overstuffed furniture with damask covers, heavily draped curtains, and an abundance of ornaments. The tours explain how the wealthy bourgeoisie withdrew into the private home after the defeat of 1864, how courtesy visits in the salon went, and which innovations, such as the early water closet, caused a stir at the time.

Highlights

• Originally furnished 15-room apartment of a wholesaler's family
• Salon for the formal visits of the ladies
• Upholstered furniture, damask, and draped curtains of the Klunketid
• Early water closet from around 1900

Operated by

Nationalmuseet

Admission & discounts

The ticket includes the one-hour tour but not admission to the Nationalmuseet. Because places are limited, early booking is recommended.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

No elevator to the apartment on the third floor; not accessible with a wheelchair, walker, or stroller.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 6+

• Stroller-friendly: not available

According to the museum, the tour is not suitable for children under six; strollers cannot be taken along.

Getting there & parking

The meeting point for the tours is the entrance hall of the Nationalmuseet (Ny Vestergade 10), a few steps from the apartment.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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