Step into a captivating story about the artist Ovartaci – the person behind the work, his artistic development, and personal journey. The museum's experienced guides lead you through selected works and objects from the permanent collections, revealing the story of Louis Marcussen, who began as a painter's apprentice, was admitted to Riskov Psychiatric Hospital, and transformed his life through art to become the artist Ovartaci.
The tour offers insight into the hospital's significant role in 19th-century psychiatric history and portrays life at the institution with both reverence and critical perspective. You will be introduced to the ideas that shaped the hospital's foundation as the first of its kind outside Copenhagen.
The guided tour lasts approximately one hour. Afterwards, you are welcome to explore the museum's exhibitions at your own pace and take it all in at your leisure.
