Open-Air Museums in Denmark – a Fieldtrip

Every two years, Danish archaeological open-air museums meet up at a significant conference. They prefer the designation ‘historical workshops’, a concept which originated in the 1960s (see Bay 2004). The Danish Association of Historical Workshops (De Historiske Værksteder i Danmark, 2019) totals to...

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Main Author: Roeland P Paardekooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EXARC 2019-05-01
Series:EXARC Journal
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Online Access:https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10404
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Summary:Every two years, Danish archaeological open-air museums meet up at a significant conference. They prefer the designation ‘historical workshops’, a concept which originated in the 1960s (see Bay 2004). The Danish Association of Historical Workshops (De Historiske Værksteder i Danmark, 2019) totals to over one hundred members. With their conferences, they ensure continuity (the first generation of museum staff is retiring) and maintain the thriving relationship between the workshops.
ISSN:2212-8956