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Guided tour of life in the Tottie recidence 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.

    When: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 1/5 – 18/6 and 14/8 – 30/9
    Time: 11.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00.
    11.00 and 14.00 in Swedish, 13.00 and 15.00 in English.
    Time required: approximately 45 minutes
    Tickets: The tour is free of charge and can be picked up at Tottie Residence. Limited number of tickets.

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  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    May 10.00–17.00, June, July and August 10.00-18.00, September 10.00-17.00

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    September 10.00-17.00, October-December weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railway is temporarily closed

  • Skansen museum shop
    May daily 11.00-18.00
    June-August daily 11.00-19.00
    September daily 11.00-18-00
    October weekdays 11.00-16.00 weekends 11.00-17.00

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