To sjøfartsnasjoner, to sjøfartsmuseer: Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum og National Maritime Museum i sammenligning

A comparative analysis of the establishment of Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum (Norwegian Maritime Museum) and National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, reveals divergent paths in achieving national museum status despite shared historical contexts. While the National Maritime Museum secured its status through state legislation in 1934, reflecting strong institutional support and stateliness, the Norwegian counterpart remained outside formal recognition as a national maritime institution, despite persistent advocacy efforts. This discrepancy is attributed to differences in national identity narratives, international influences, and the political prioritization of maritime heritage. The study, based on historical documents from 1914–1939, employs qualitative methods to dissect how these factors shaped the museological trajectories of both institutions.

Pedersen, S. S. (2025). To sjøfartsnasjoner, to sjøfartsmuseer: Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum og National Maritime Museum i sammenligning. Maritime Perspektiver, 2(1), 103–109. https://doi.org/10.18261/mp.2.1.9