HALLWYL MUSEUM

Description

Essentials about the Hallwyl Museum in brief

Stockholm visitors interested in the history, culture and lifestyle of the late 19th and early 20th centuries must pay a visit to the Hallwyl Museum. Named after the wealthy Hallwyl family, this magnificent museum is a unique time capsule whose impressive collection offers visitors an insight into the life of a wealthy Swedish family and showcases an extensive collection of art, furniture and artifacts.

The history and architecture of the Hallwyl Museum

The museum is housed in an impressive palace that was built between 1893 and 1898 on behalf of Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl. The architecture of the palace reflects the taste of the turn of the century, with neo-Gothic and Renaissance elements. The palace itself is a work of art and offers visitors a taste of the opulent lifestyle of the von Hallwyl family.

The couple were very interested in art and amassed an extensive collection of works of art and furniture over the years. After Wilhelmina von Hallwyl’s death in 1922, she bequeathed the house and the collection to the Swedish state. The house was then converted into a museum and opened in 1930.

The collection at the Hallwyl Museum

The heart of the museum is the originally preserved interior of the palace. The rooms of the house have been carefully restored and offer an authentic insight into the life of the von Hallwyl family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The opulent salons, sumptuous dining rooms and private chambers allow visitors to immerse themselves in a bygone era.

The Hallwyl Museum houses an impressive art collection inspired by the family’s travels and interests. The Hallwyl Museum’s collection comprises over 50,000 objects from the 19th century. These include paintings, sculptures, furniture, porcelain, glass and jewelry.

The works of art in the collection come from renowned artists such as Carl Larsson, Anders Zorn and Bruno Liljefors. The furniture is in the Rococo, Empire and Art Nouveau styles. The porcelain comes from manufactories in Sweden, France and Germany. The glass is represented in a wide variety of styles, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modernism. The jewelry is made of gold, silver and precious stones.

Another gem in the Hallwyl Museum is the library, which reflects both the family’s extensive literary interests and their love of art. The library is filled with antique books, handmade editions and ornate bindings.

The exhibitions at the Hallwyl Museum

The museum’s permanent exhibition shows the history of the house and the collection. It includes the living quarters of the Hallwyl family, the art collection and the library. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the Hallwyl Museum also hosts special exhibitions on various themes.