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Guided tour: Life at the Tottie residence in 1775

Enter the home of the rich trading family Tottie in Stockholm during the 1770s. Experience a unique story of time, consumer society and thoughts about sustainability – 250 years ago and today.

  • Anders and Henrica Tottie’s home is characterized by consumption, both as a lifestyle and status marker. Material things and lavish habits are a way of manifesting class and position in society. By surrounding themselves with exclusive furniture, art, clothes, porcelain, food and beverages the family shows that they belong to the power elite in a world that is increasingly being globalized through world trade.

    Anders and Henrica Tottie represent the new affluent bourgeoisie in a circle of contemporary scientists and artists. The couple speaks several languages and is keeping up with the latest trends. Experience a unique story of time, consumer society and thoughts about sustainability – 250 years ago and today.

     

  • Date and time

    Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday between May 1 – June 16 and August 14 – September 29.

    Time: 11.00 and 14.00 in Swedish, 13.00 and 15.00 in English.

    Time required: approximately 40 minutes

    Tickets: The tour is free of charge and can be picked up at Tottie Residence. Limited number of tickets.

    Rekommended from age 12

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Find the Tottie residence

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    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railwayruns daily during Easter, weekends in April and thereafter daily.

  • The Skansen-Aquarium
    Opens daily 10.00 see calendar for closing hours