Hans Christian Andersen Museum facts for kids
H.C. Andersens, Odense
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| Type | History and life of Hans Christian Andersen |
| Owner | Odense City Museums |
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense, Denmark, is a special place dedicated to the famous author Hans Christian Andersen. It's actually a group of different buildings and museums that tell the story of his life and amazing fairytales.
These places include the main H.C. Andersen Museum, his birthplace, and even his childhood home. A brand new part called the House of Fairytales is also planned to open soon. All these museums are managed by the Odense City Museums.
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Where H.C. Andersen Was Born
The building believed to be H.C. Andersen's birthplace is a small yellow house. You can find it at 45 Hans Jensens Stræde in the old part of town. In 1908, this house became the first H.C. Andersen Museum.
Inside, you can learn all about his life. It shows his early years as the son of a shoemaker. You'll also see how he became a famous author. There are items that give you a peek into his friendships and adventures.
His Childhood Home
H.C. Andersen's childhood home is at 3-5 Munkemøllestræde. It's a small, old house with wooden beams. He lived here from when he was two years old until he was 14.
This home became a museum in 1930. It displays tools like those his father used for making shoes. You can also see other items that Andersen himself described in his writings.
The Main Museum Today
The main H.C. Andersen Museum is located at 11 Claus Bergs Gade. This museum has many exhibits and collections. They show off Andersen's wonderful stories and important parts of his life.
A New Fairytale Experience
In 2016, exciting news came out about a new part of the museum. A famous Japanese architect named Kengo Kuma won a competition to design a new House of Fairytales. This new building will be called the New Hans Christian Andersen Museum.
Kuma's design looks like round buildings made of glass and wood. They will have green roofs that curve upwards. The museum aims to be like an "immersive theatre." This means it will feel like you are stepping into a fairytale yourself! The project is set to open in late 2020.
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Birthplace and original museum
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Childhood Home
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Current museum, rear view
(11 Claus Bergs Gade)
