Museum Nord to Research Updating Outdated Basic Exhibitions

Museum Nord has initiated a research project focused on modernizing basic museum exhibitions to align with contemporary standards and policies. The project specifically addresses the challenges faced by the Lofotr Vikingmuseum's 11-year-old exhibition, including academic obsolescence and evolving museum policy directives.

The research will investigate three key guidelines from the 2021-2022 museum report: adapting exhibitions for diversity, incorporating universal design principles; meeting requirements for digital dissemination through prototypes and simulations; and highlighting coastal history, focusing on the Early Iron Age/Early Middle Ages in Vestvågøy.

Updating basic exhibitions is a widespread challenge in the museum sector due to the high cost of replacement and the rapid aging of academic content. Museum Nord aims to develop adaptable solutions applicable to other Norwegian museums, helping them meet regulatory demands and visitor expectations.

The project utilizes the Lofotr Vikingmuseum as a case study, analyzing its current exhibition and proposing improvements based on visitor needs and research advancements. This approach seeks to provide practical insights into managing the lifecycle of basic exhibitions within the museum field.