Exhibitions

The title, taken from Ibsen’s own poem Et rimbrev (“A Verse Letter”), provides a gateway to understanding Ibsen’s exploration and curiosity. Ibsen was an inquisitive soul, and asked questions of society, morality and human nature.

The quote also provides a framework for diving into Ibsen’s work where questions are not only asked, but where time, space and human psychology are further explored

In the exhibition, we delve into 10 of Ibsen's works, oncluding «A Dolls House», «The Wild Duck» and «Hedda Gabler». You can also become better acquainted with the two plays that Ibsen wrote in the apartment here in Arbins gate: "John Gabriel Borkman" (1896) and "When We Dead Awaken" (1899).

In the exhibition, you'll also find items that shaped Henrik Ibsen's daily life and bear witness to his significant contributions to literature. Here, you can see Ibsen's iconic hat and coat, first editions of his works, medals and orders, as well as his personal pens and writing equipment.

The exhibition is interactive with audio and an Ibsen quiz, and in our 360-degree film room, you can immerse yourself in Ibsen's world.

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