insatiable source of art Y cultural richness , of joy and learning, the museums they evoke endless sensations that are sometimes difficult to explain. Just look at the smiles of the people who attended the reopening of the MET after months of confinement in New York, but... What happens when the theme is inspired by the most desired mood? This is how he comes to life Museum of Happiness , and we are not surprised at all that it is located in Copenhagen , capital of Denmark , the second happiest country in the world in 2020.
This cultural space opened its doors in the middle of last July in the copenhagen old town , more specifically at number 19 Admiralgade Street and in the heart of a building built at the end of the 18th century.
The architect of this 240 square meter museum is nothing more and nothing less than the Happiness Research Institute (HRI), an independent body charged with exploring the well-being, happiness and quality of life of different societies around the world.
The hygge corner at the Museum of Happiness
Both the space in question and the institute are commanded by Meik Wiking , author of international best sellers such as ' Lykke . In search of the happiest people in the world', 'Hygge. Happiness in the little things and 'The art of creating memories', works published in more than 50 countries.
** THE MUSEUM OF HAPPINESS IN COPENHAGEN **
In the last decade, many people have shown an avid interest in the institute's field of study, and that is why this year, in the framework of a pandemic that has led us to review our habits, they have decided to erect an interactive experience to bring happiness to life , and what better place to settle it than in one of the happiest cities in the world.
"The most valuable lesson from this exhibition is a better understanding of the factors that are important to our happiness. , and also those that are not; thereby allowing us to pay more attention and focus on the areas that are truly important to improve quality of life," says Onor Hanreck Wilkinson, a researcher at the Happiness Research Institute a traveller.es
Thus, the museum seeks to highlight how happiness sneaks into every area of our lives. And for this, they have created a total of eight rooms, among which you can find a map with the happiness ranking of 153 countries , a corner dedicated to hygge, the secrets of Nordic happiness, a space for emotional intelligence , as well as the possibility of reading original texts from the Enlightenment period and comparing them with the self-help books offered today.
The museum is located in Denmark, the second happiest country in the world in 2020
Those who are part of the experience can become 'ambassadors of happiness' , since the museum encourages them to complete tasks that have a positive impact on those around them. These activities can include feelings on a personal level or also project energy on those closest to you.
"We hope that the guests leave a little wiser, a little happier and a little more motivated to make the world a better place," says Meik Wiking.
