World Heritage Site: Kronborg Castle
Publication Year: 2024
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE94909B6657
Summary
A cultural-historical exhibition at Kronborg Castle demonstrates that blending contemporary and ancient artworks in a dialogue-based format can effectively engage visitors and provoke reflections on the use of historical narratives. The exhibition, 'Facts and Imagination,' employed a method combining curatorial expertise with historical research to create immersive storytelling experiences. Quotes from visitor interviews highlighted the exhibition's ability to foster critical thinking about historical representation. This approach offers a model for museums to balance factual accuracy with imaginative interpretation while maintaining credibility.
Citation
Littrup, S. L., & Grinder-Hansen, P. (2024). Fakta og fantasi, historiebrug og museernes troværdighed. Nordisk Museologi, 35(1-2), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.5617/nm.10817
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