Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. You have to show this to your children 👌😉 Amazing museum, so enlightening and shameful at the same time. The 2nd floor exhibition of the family is just so sad. Unexpectedly it was free entry on Sunday and free sample/taster food as well - not much but to see how they were fed. Thoroughly recommended this museum. Visited Svendborg last week of July 2020 and came to see the with my 12 year old daughter and I was surprised how big the welfare was. This is great place to experienced to discover how the welfare state Denmark treated the poorest up until 1974. The was very interesting how this place kept so well and allowed to show the world to gives a glimpse of an understanding of how life must have been with the poor way back then. If you Svendborg and see other interesting place include Danmark's Forsorgmuseum as part of your itinerary because it is worth visiting the place. It is a fine place, where they have done alot to try tell how the poor had it back then. They try follow the path of some from birth to end of life. It is for a certain age, there is pretty much reading but also some nice "rooms" how they lived. It is very good to in rain days or cold days. Can be hot on a very hot summer day, though they try to cool it. It is worth a visit. Interesting, but somewhat depressing - happy to live now rather than then Until 1974, these buildings housed the poor and the socially challenged of Svendborg and the surrounding areas. like prostitutes, orphans, neglected children, criminals and other humans on the edge of society The house was build in 1871-72 and there are so many of the original effects that are kept. You can scan the QR codes and listen to the stories of the who use to live there. Don’t forget to walk around the building and experience the herb garden. An important story of the danish poorhouse and how tough the people’s lives were. On the first floor, you can experience the apartement of the former attendant/superviser. The apartement stands as it did in the 1950s. If you go to the men’s departement, the dining room is also original with all furniture and even the plants from 1974! You can bring your own lunch and eat in the cosy yard. The little shop sells snacks, local organic ice cream and soda. Definitely, worth a visit! If you want to know how less fortunate were stripped of their rights and put behind barbed wire just because of being poor. Then you should this place and see how Denmark treated those in the past. Before the welfare state. Amazing site. An my deepest thanks to Svendborg county, for keeping this house running, it shows the start of the Danish system. And how the proces from what it all statted with, to where we are now in DK Flot fortælling om Danmarks forsorg, manglede lidt mere for periode 1960 og frem til 80 erne Meget tankevækkende. Man føler med de stakkels skæbner. Helt klart et besøg værd. Highly informative about how the poor, orphans, and those in difficult situations were treated in Denmark before the modern safety nets were established. The has much resonance for today for Danes and foreigners alike. Highly recommended. While visiting Svendborg, we made a stop at Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum, and it turned out to be one of the most interesting and thought-provoking museums we've visited in Denmark. It's truly worth a for anyone curious about the lesser-known chapters of the country’s history. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by a thorough and engaging receptionist, who took the time to explain what to expect from the and how best to navigate the museum. The map and overview helped a lot and set the tone for a meaningful experience. The highlight for us was the exhibition on “The Seven Poor Children”, which powerfully amplified the voices and stories of those on the margins of Danish society. It was deeply moving and carried a much-needed narrative that is too often underrepresented in mainstream history. Overall, the is well-curated and thoughtfully interactive, providing space for reflection and engagement. That said, we’d like to share a few points for potential improvement: 1. The English name of the – “Welfare Museum” – can be a bit misleading, as “forsorg” in Danish refers more specifically to state-run care and institutionalization. Perhaps a more accurate name in English would be “The Danish Care Museum” to better reflect the focus. 2. While the personal stories of former residents are powerful and absolutely worth sharing, we found the amount of narrative material a bit overwhelming at times. A more balanced presentation might help ensure their voices are fully heard without fatigue. 3. We would have appreciated more historical context about the building itself—its transformation over the years and its role within the broader system of Danish care. 4. Lastly, we felt the 2019 state apology by the Danish Prime Minister deserved more emphasis than just a photo at the end. It’s a significant national acknowledgment, and placing it more centrally could underline the importance of confronting past injustices. Despite these minor points, our was truly impactful. We highly recommend Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum to anyone interested in exploring the human stories behind Denmark’s history. It’s a that challenges, informs, and stays with you. Sehr viele Exponate auf drei Etagen und auf engsten Raum. Präparierte Tiere aus Wasser Land und Luft. 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