The Past in a Museum. Example of the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo
The Past in a Museum. Example of the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo

Summary/Abstract: Public museums operate on behalf of public administration, both at the central and local levels. They perform many functions. However, the key area of their activity is education (historical, patriotic, etc.). Museum narratives are therefore a tool for memory politics. This is emphasized by the content and way of presenting information about the past. The article is the result of research conducted at the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo in May 2023 as part of a grant awarded under the PROM Program – International Scholarship Exchange of Doctoral Students and Academic Staff. Based on narrative analysis and informal interviews, the text discusses the character of the content presented in this institution and draws attention to its political contexts.

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