“Danish humour can be tricky.” Today we are standing in front of Alhambra Museet for humor og satire. It gives an entertaining insight into the importance of humour and satire in Danish culture. This museum offers humorous and entertaining stories from our much-loved cultural heritage.
Alhambra Museet for humor og satire was formerly known as Det Danske Revymuseum. It is a museum that tells the story of revue and entertainment. The museum opened in 1993. It was located in Riises Landsted from 1860.
In 2021, it merged into the museum STORM. The collection remains part of the Frederiksbergmuseerne museum organization. The Alhambra had a large collection. This included costumes, props, film clips, and sound clips. It also had a collection of over 4000 shellac records.
You can experience the quirky world of Danish humourist Storm P. Discover his studio and pipe collection. See his famous cartoons, philosophical flies, and wacky inventions. Storm P. was a unique personality. His numerous daily comic strips significantly impacted Danish humour. He influenced self-understanding, identity, and cultural heritage.
At Alhambra Museet for humor og satire, humorous and satirical art provides an entertaining perspective. It shows Denmark’s history from the Constitution Act of 1849 to today. It also shows humour and satire as core elements in the Danish national character.
The museum shows alternating special exhibitions. These exhibitions explore specific themes in humour and satire. The Alhambra Museet for humor og satire is located near Frederiksberg Runddel. Storm P. Museet from 1977 is also located here.
Earlier, the Alhambra Museet for humor og satire was located in Allégade. It was founded in 1993 and closed in 2021. Rikke Rottensten was the director. In 2017, it had 6630 visitors.
Laugh and get wiser at Alhambra Museet for humor og satire. You can experience artists of the past. These include Storm P., Liva Weel, and Dirch Passer. You can also see present-day artists. These include Roald Als, Casper Christensen, and Lisbeth Dahl.
Please check opening hours before visiting. Admission for adults is DKK 75. Admission for students is DKK 60. Children under 18 have free admission. Now, let us step inside and explore the delightful world of Danish humour at the Alhambra Museet for humor og satire.