The Hallwyl Museum

“After a formal dinner, the ladies would retire to the small drawing room for drinks and conversation. The room was only used on special occasions; normally the doors would have been closed.”

“The Great Drawing Room has the most sumptuous interior in the house. It was a setting for entertaining, music and dancing. The room is inspired by the magnificent Baroque style of the late 17th century. This style provided a suitable opulent backdrop for big parties.”

“On festive occasions the gentlemen sat here after dinner, smoking cigars and talking. On regular days, however, this was the family sitting room, where they gathered to drink coffee and play board games in the evenings.”

“This room features the main part of Wilhelmina von Hallwyl’s collection of antique arms and armour.”

“In this room Wilhelmina received callers and attended to her correspondence, something that was an important part of a family’s networking.”

“The Vestibule was the main entrance where both the Hallwyls and their guests entered the house. When you walk up the stairs you will see portraits of mainly Walther von Hallwyl´s ancestors”

“Walther and Wilhelmina took their daily meals in The Dining Room as well as when entertaining. They were often three at the table, as the lady’s companion Ida Uhse dined with them. On festive occasions the table would be set for more people. The table could be extended and seat about 30 guests.”

“In The Serving Room the footmen polished silver and put the last touches to the dishes before they were served.”

“This room was built for Wilhelmina von Hallwyl’s collection of European porcelain. Almost all manufacturers of porcelain in the 18th and early 19th century are represented here. The collection consists of more than 500 objects, with pieces from Meissen, Sèvres and Wedgwood, to name a few.”

“This was intended as a room for socialising for gentlemen. Those who did not participate in the game could watch from the wall-mounted bench.”