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Four carriages, one kingdom

The exhibition “Four Carriages, One Kingdom: Hanover 1814–1866” at the Museum Schloss Herrenhausen features the ceremonial carriages of the House of Welf.

The Kingdom of Hannover existed from 1814 to 1866, at a time when more and more people were demanding a say in the government and administration of the state. The state carriages served to display the kings of Hannover’s claim to a privileged position in society. Courtly ceremony and lavish displays were intended to emphasize the inequality between the ruler and the people. The kings thus sought to cement the traditional social order. In the 19th century, this order was also being called into question in the Kingdom of Hanover.

Gender & Colonialism

In addition to the carriages, the exhibition primarily shows portraits of the rulers from the Guelph dynasty and their wives. What scope for action did these noble women have in a male-dominated world? How did women and men present themselves in the roles that were expected of them? Answers to these questions are provided by a separate themed trail.

The "Golden Carriage" was created at a time when Great Britain ruled a global colonial empire. In several places throughout the exhibition, it becomes clear just how closely court culture and colonialism were linked to Hannover.

The Museum Schloss Herrenhausen is a division of the Hannover Historical Museum. Its temporary location, the "Hannover Kiosk," is located at 40 Karmarschstraße.

Explore & try out

A guidebook for children and families offers suggestions for exploring the exhibition together. Exciting activities, scavenger hunts, and puzzles await you.
Please do not touch! Of course, this also applies to the “Golden Carriage”—but that’s not entirely true! An inclusive tactile model of the carriage allows you to trace its contours and explore some of its decorative details with your hands.

Opening hours

April 1 through October 31, Tue.–Sun., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
November 1 through March 31, Tue.–Sun., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Admission

Combined admission ticket, including the Großer Garten and the Berggarten

Guided tours for groups

(including school groups) by appointment
Tel.: 0511 168 43945
buchungen.hmh@hannover-stadt.de